---
title: "Principal Contractor, Cunard Building Connection to the Mersey Heat District Heat Network (DHN)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06da02"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-03"
---

# Principal Contractor, Cunard Building Connection to the Mersey Heat District Heat Network (DHN)

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06da02

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council has completed a procurement process under the title "Principal Contractor, Cunard Building Connection to the Mersey Heat District Heat Network (DHN)." The project, classified under the construction work industry category, is located in Liverpool, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a limited competition method, specifically for projects below the threshold, and was awarded to VITAL ENERGI UTILITIES LIMITED. The award stage was finalised as of 3rd August 2026. The implementation period for the contract commenced on 23rd July 2026 and is expected to conclude on 31st March 2027, with a total contract value of £789,985 excluding VAT.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction and heating network systems, particularly those with expertise in district heating connections and infrastructure modifications. Companies experienced in working with public authorities and managing large projects of this nature would find this tender particularly suitable, offering potential growth through strategic partnerships and enhanced industry reputation. The procurement process favoured limited competition, suggesting that businesses with prior work experience within regulated frameworks could have a competitive advantage.

## Notice

Enabling works and secondary heating system modifications required for connection of the Cunard Building to the Mersey Heat District Heating Network (DHN).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073201-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £789,985 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VITAL ENERGI UTILITIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 12:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073201-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073201-2026
  3rd August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.vitalenergi.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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