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title: "Bradford District Heat Network - University of Bradford - Supply Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047882"
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# Bradford District Heat Network - University of Bradford - Supply Agreement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047882

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## Summary

The University of Bradford has awarded a contract for the Bradford District Heat Network Supply Agreement. This procurement involves the provision of long-term heating and hot water to certain buildings on the University of Bradford campus via the Bradford heat network. The contract, valued at £28,000,000, was signed on June 27, 2024. The procurement method was a limited procedure through direct award without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the district heating industry to engage with the University of Bradford's district heat network project. Suppliers, particularly those with expertise in providing low-carbon heating solutions, may find this contract suitable for driving business growth. The unique technical requirements of this project may attract businesses specialising in district heating systems and energy-efficient solutions.

## Notice

Supply agreement for the provision of long term heating and hot water to certain buildings on the University of Bradford campus via the Bradford heat network.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award contract for the provision of long term, low carbon, district heating and hot water, to certain buildings on the University of Bradford city campus via the Bradford heat network, with a duration of 20 years. Works relating to connection of University of Bradford buildings to the heat network has been covered in a separate contract.

### Procurement Information

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below *The services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: *absence of competition for technical reasons Explanation: The contract is being direct awarded on grounds that competition is absent for technical reasons. There is only one district heating network available in Bradford. This is in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019854-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD7 1DP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE41 Bradford |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRADFORD ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09323000 - District heating

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2024 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019854-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.ac.uk
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=871849296

## Provenance

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