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title: "Low Carbon Heat Supply"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fb11"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2025-04-01"
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# Low Carbon Heat Supply

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fb11

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a project titled "Low Carbon Heat Supply." This project falls under the categories of goods and works, specifically focusing on district heating and low carbon heat solutions, with delivery in the Exeter area in the UK. The preliminary market engagement is currently scheduled, inviting providers to submit responses by 28th April 2025. Key details include the substantial value estimated at £75 million with a gross amount of £90 million, and the contract is anticipated to start on 2nd March 2026, running until 28th March 2036.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in renewable energy and climate-friendly heating solutions to participate and potentially secure a significant contract. Ideal candidates would include those experienced in district heating and low carbon technologies, capable of managing large-scale energy projects across multiple buildings. Engaging in this preliminary market engagement can position businesses to be considered for the formal tender if it proceeds, fostering potential growth and integration into sustainable energy initiatives.

## Notice

The University is undertaking Pre Market Engagement for a Low Carbon Heat supply to supply its University estate in Exeter. The Heat Supply should be low carbon already, but also have a route to deliver zero carbon heat in the future. The scope of heat load is up to c. 25GWh per annum and peak load of up to c.15MW across up to 90 buildings.

### Planning Information

Providers are invited to provide a short (max 6 sides of A4) submission answering the University's PME questions which can be downloaded from the University's eTendering portal CTM here https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=UK quote ID 98013 or UOE/2024/009/DB. Responses should be submitted by the 28th April 2025. The University may at its discretion ask further questions of providers that provide a response. This process does not form part of any formal tender procedure which may or may not follow, and no bidders shall be disadvantages by either taking part or not taking part in this process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012154-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK43 Devon CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 09323000 - District heating
- 45232141 - Heating works
- 45232142 - Heat-transfer station construction work
- 45251250 - District-heating plant construction work

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 09:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012154-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012154-2025
  1st April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=UK
- https://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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