---
title: "Site Steam Upgrade Project - Principal Contractor & Installation Package"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cead"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE"
published: "2026-01-07"
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# Site Steam Upgrade Project - Principal Contractor & Installation Package

Buyer: THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cead

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## Summary

The Pirbright Institute had initiated a public procurement process titled "Site Steam Upgrade Project - Principal Contractor & Installation Package," aimed at enhancing sustainability and efficiency across their facilities in Woking, UK. The procurement, classified under works for boiler installations and steam-generating systems, was planned to be executed under an open competition procurement method, with the process being significantly governed by UK legal frameworks. The tender phase had an end date of 21st November 2025, and the contract period was set from 22nd December 2025 to 9th June 2026. Despite its promising objectives, the procurement process faced cancellation on 7th January 2026, necessitated by a reassessment of scope and budget requirements.

This tender presented substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering design, steam systems, and installation services, particularly those capable of acting as Principal Contractors. Companies adept in upgrading thermal systems and enhancing energy efficiency could have leveraged this project to secure a foothold or expand in the public sector market. The temporary cancellation opens a prospective window of opportunity for firms ready to adapt and strategically align with re-tendering processes, given the project's significant scope and the evolving needs of the Pirbright Institute's infrastructure enhancement goals.

## Notice

The purpose of this project is to increase the Institute's sustainability (both environmental & financial), reduce carbon emissions and safeguard the steam supply to all buildings utilising steam generated at Pirbright. This will be achieved by a combination of the following three factors: * New steam main & condensate recovery system to steam users currently served by the end of life Western Boiler House. * Removal of inefficient and end of life Western Boiler house & increasing load on the currently underutilised, efficient, EC1 steam generation plant by 450kWh (585 kg/hr). * Upgrading 2 of 4 EC1 steam boilers with burners capable of 10:1 turndown ratio to enable more efficient operation at low production rates during summer months. Contract Scope The contract is for a single supplier to act as the Principal Contractor and complete all works as follows: * Supporting the Stage 4 design with client nominated designer and Project Manager * Supply and Installation of EC1 steam boiler burners (x2). * Steam connection & packaged steam - LTHW interface to Engineering workshop * Enabling works for new steam & condensate return connections located on EC1 steam distribution and WBH. * Supply and installation of steam and condensate equipment. * Facilitate installation & commissioning of EC1 boiler burner replacements. * Supply and installation of new steam connection & condensate return including all required equipment. * Deliver a phased changeover of steam delivery from the WBH to the newly installed connection fed from EC1. * Decommission, removal and disposal of WBH and associated redundant equipment. * Disconnection and isolation of gas, compressed air and mains water. * Commissioning and handover including Project Information Folder (PIF) is provided to the client Project Manager.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001102-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2025 - 9 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,000 |
| Lots value | £320,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE PIRBRIGHT INSTITUTE |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | WOKING |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU24 0NF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Normandy & Pirbright |
| Westminster constituency | Surrey Heath |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 42160000 - Boiler installations
- 42162000 - Steam-generating boilers
- 42165000 - Steam condensers
- 44163140 - Steam and water pipes
- 45251230 - Steam-generation plant construction work
- 45331110 - Boiler installation work
- 51130000 - Installation services of steam generators, turbines, compressors and burners
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71321200 - Heating-system design services
- 71323200 - Plant engineering design services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 14:06 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001102-2026
- 17 Oct 2025 at 10:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066245-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001102-2026
  7th January 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066245-2025
  17th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thepirbrightinstitute/aspx/Home
  The ITT Pack can be viewed via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thepirbrightinstitute/aspx/Home. Please note upon receipt of a fully completed, dated and signed pdf version of Appendix H - Confidentiality Agreement returned as an attachment to a correspondence message via the Intend Portal the technical information for this contract i.e. Appendix E1 - Site Documents & Appendix E2 - Work Packages Design Pack will be returned as a correspondence message.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.pirbright.ac.uk/

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