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title: "Heat Network Project (Secondary side works)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0554dd"
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# Heat Network Project (Secondary side works)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0554dd

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has conducted the procurement process for a heat network project, specifically focusing on secondary side works to prepare four buildings for connection to a district heating network. This project falls under the industry category of mechanical installations, situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage as of February 26, 2026, with Intoheat Limited selected as the supplier. The contract has a significant value, grossing over £6 million, and includes flexible procurement options and renewal possibilities. Key dates include the contract’s start on April 1, 2026, and its potential extension until July 31, 2029. The project proceeded under an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for specialised contractors in mechanical installations and heating systems. SMEs, in particular, stand to gain, given the contract's scope and the requirement to facilitate district heating connections. The process supports a competitive flexible procedure that allows for potential modifications and extensions, catering to businesses that can align with dynamic project requirements. Organisations equipped with the technical capacity to manage complex heating system installations and maintenance can effectively compete, capitalising on the extensive project timeline and the University of Exeter’s rigorous procurement standards.

## Notice

The University has concluded a procurement to source a single Contractor to undertake University side heating system works to ready four buildings for connection to a district heating network.

### Planning Information

Interested parties are asked to review the document provided and submit a response to the questions set out within. The questionnaire should be submitted by the 16th July 2025. This process does not form part of the formal tender procedure to follow and no bidders shall be disadvantages by either taking part or not taking part in this process. https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95390&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017526-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | £6,000,000 |
| Awards value | £5,453,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | TLK4 Devon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTOHEAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 09323000 - District heating
- 39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment
- 42510000 - Heat-exchange units, air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment, and filtering machinery
- 42511100 - Heat-exchange units
- 44163121 - Heating pipes
- 45232141 - Heating works
- 45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work
- 45350000 - Mechanical installations

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 15:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017526-2026
- 22 Aug 2025 at 09:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050758-2025
- 27 Jun 2025 at 10:06 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035679-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017526-2026
  26th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050758-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035679-2025
  27th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95390&B=
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97369&B=
- https://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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