--- title: "Connect and Supply an off-site low carbon heat solution" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a763" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a763" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a763.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a763.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL DEVON & EXETER NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2025-10-03" --- # Connect and Supply an off-site low carbon heat solution Buyer: ROYAL DEVON & EXETER NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a763 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a763) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a763.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by the Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust seeks to appoint a service provider for the supply of an off-site low carbon heat solution for its hospital sites in Exeter. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy" with a specific focus on district heating. Located in Exeter, United Kingdom, this contract includes the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital Wonford and RD&E Hospital Heavitree. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 21st October 2025, a tender period closing on 28th October 2025, and an award period concluding by 1st January 2026. The procurement stage is in the tender update stage as of 3rd October 2025, utilising an open and competitive flexible procedure under a concession special regime. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in low-carbon energy solutions and related services, offering a gross estimated contract value of approximately £23.5 million, capable of extending the contract after the initial ten-year term. SMEs are encouraged to participate, benefiting from potential business growth and enhanced market presence through this publicly recognized platform. Firms with expertise in energy, heating works, repair and maintenance services of central heating, and energy-related services are well-suited to compete in this tender. This opportunity could be a substantial project for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in sustainable energy solutions. ## Notice The Royal Devon University Healthcare Trust ("RDUH") is seeking via this procurement, to appoint a Service Provider on a long-term connection and supply agreement for an offsite supply of low carbon heat at its hospitals in Exeter. The hospital sites include: * Royal Devon & Exeter ("RD&E") Hospital Wonford. Maximum heat consumption in the region 12-14 GWh* per year, maximum demand circa 4.5MW * RD&E Hospital Heavitree. Heat consumption in the region of 5.2GWh per year, maximum demand circa 1.3MW * Maximum Wonford heat consumption excluding any heat provided by the existing Wonford Combined Heat and Power unit. The offsite low carbon heat supply should be able to provide up to 100% of the heating demand for both hospital sites. ### Lot Information Lot LOT-0000 Renewal: Potential to extend for a further 15 years after primary term of contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062025-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2036 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £19,583,333 | | Lots value | £19,583,333 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ROYAL DEVON & EXETER NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX2 5DW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | Priory | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy - 09323000 - District heating - 45232141 - Heating works - 50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating - 71314000 - Energy and related services ## Release History - 3 Oct 2025 at 09:33 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062025-2025 - 2 Oct 2025 at 17:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061937-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062025-2025 3rd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061937-2025 2nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98697&B= - 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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