--- title: "District Heating Network Welding Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a646" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a646" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a646.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a646.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-13" --- # District Heating Network Welding Framework Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a646 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a646) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a646.json) ## Summary Nottingham City Council has concluded the District Heating Network Welding Framework, involving contracts for maintenance, emergency response, and upgrades of the district heating network through various mechanical systems. The framework encompasses multiple lots, each focusing on different welding and pipefitting activities, employed as part of planned capital projects and emergency repairs. This tender, falling under the industry category of works, was managed via an open procurement method, in line with legislation UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement progressed through stages, with awards confirmed on multiple dates, including 13th April 2026. Contracts are valued in Gross GBP and are spread across UKF14 in the UK, tying in SMEs such as Rayden Engineering Limited. This procurement offers substantial business opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in welding and mechanical system maintenance. The framework structure allows for direct awards and competition-based call-offs, presenting dynamic subcontracting avenues for businesses. The clear assessment criteria, focusing on quality and pricing, offer transparency and competitiveness, making it ideal for businesses looking to expand within the public sector. With provisions for flexibility in the procurement process, this tender can significantly benefit contractors adept at handling complex mechanical installations and emergency repair situations. ## Notice This framework required the planned & reactive maintenance, emergency response and repair of NCC's District Heating Network for welding, pipefitting, installation, commissioning and decommissioning throughout a variety of mechanical systems for the purpose of making repairs and upgrades and the delivery of upgrades and planned capital projects, as Principal Designer and Principal Contractor ### Lot Information General Welding Structural Welding Pressure System Welding Pressure System Welding Emergency Response ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033235-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,600,000 | | Lots value | £4,320,000 | | Awards value | £4,320,000 | | Contracts value | £4,320,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG2 3NG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham East | | Delivery location | TLF14 Nottingham | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | ACORN MECHANICAL PIPEWORK SERVICES; RAYDEN ENGINEERING; SRL ENGINEERING (SOUTHERN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45262680 - Welding ## Release History - 13 Apr 2026 at 11:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033235-2026 - 9 Feb 2026 at 17:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011579-2026 - 1 Oct 2025 at 17:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061509-2025 - 1 Oct 2025 at 16:28 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061502-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033235-2026 13th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011579-2026 9th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061509-2025 1st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061502-2025 1st October 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b47fbdfe-e89e-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True CPU 7965 District Heating Network Welding Framework ## Notice URLs - http://www.acorn-mps.co.uk - http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/ - http://www.raydenengineering.com - http://www.srl-engineering.co.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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