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title: "District Heating Installation Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000846113"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "Aberdeen Heat & Power Ltd"
published: "2026-10-20"
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# District Heating Installation Framework

Buyer: Aberdeen Heat & Power Ltd  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000846113

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## Summary

Aberdeen Heat & Power Ltd plans to establish a district heating installation framework to support expansion of its heat networks and connect additional buildings. The work will be delivered in Aberdeen and is divided into three areas: supplying and installing thermal substations and associated controls; civil engineering for excavating and backfilling pipe trenches and reinstating surfaces; and supplying and installing pre-insulated buried heat-network pipework, including communications ducts. The framework is intended to let the buyer commission work as new connections are identified and progressed. Suppliers may be relevant for one or more of the installation and civil engineering specialisms.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the buyer has signalled its intention to procure, but has not invited tenders. It expects to establish a framework agreement with up to three contractors for each of the three lots. The stated overall estimated value is £5 million. Awards across the lots may all go to the same contractor. The buyer’s anticipated date for a further procurement notice is 11 January 2027; this is an indicative publication date, not a bid deadline. The planning information does not set out the anticipated framework term, detailed eligibility requirements or evaluation criteria, so suppliers should use the next procurement notice for the terms and basis of competition.

The planned work is likely to suit established district heating, utilities and civil engineering contractors with experience relevant to their chosen lot. Thermal substation suppliers and installers should be equipped to deliver building connections, controls and associated installation. Pipework specialists should be able to supply and install pre-insulated buried heat pipes and communications ducts. Civils firms should have the capability to excavate and backfill trenches and reinstate affected surfaces. The buyer says it is seeking qualified and experienced contractors, and anticipates appointing up to three per lot. The framework is intended for work commissioned as new network connections arise, rather than a single defined installation programme. Contractors capable of delivering multiple work types may be positioned to consider several lots, and the same supplier may receive awards across all three.

## Notice

Establishment of Framework Agreement containing 3 Lots: Lot 1 - Heat Substation Installation Contractor Lot 2 - Civils Contractor Lot 3 - Buried Heat Network Installation Contractor

### Lot Information

Heat Substation Installation

Aberdeen Heat and Power (AHP) operate a number of district heat networks across Aberdeen. These networks are planned to expand over time with the connection of additional buildings. AHP is seeking to establish a framework agreement with up to three suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the supply and installation of thermal substations to connect buildings to AHP's district heat networks. This lot will be used to instruct thermal substation installation works on an as-and-when-required basis over the framework term, in response to new connections as they are identified, secured, or brought forward for development.. The three lots cover the following works: Lot 1 - Supply and installation of thermal substations and associated controls Lot 2 - Civils works for the excavation, backfilling and reinstatement of buried pipework trench Lot 3 - Supply and installation of buried pipework

Supply and installation of buried pipework

Aberdeen Heat and Power (AHP) operates a number of district heat networks across Aberdeen. These networks are planned to expand over time with the connection of additional buildings. AHP is seeking to establish a framework agreement with up to three qualified and experienced contractors for the supply and installation of pre-insulated buried pipework between the AHP district heat networks and connecting buildings. This lot will be used to instruct buried pipework and associated communications duct installation works on an as-and-when-required basis over the framework term, in response to new connections as they are identified, secured, or brought forward for development.. To summarise the scope of each lot: Lot 1 - Supply and installation of thermal substations and associated controls Lot 2 - Civils works for the excavation, backfilling and reinstatement of buried pipework trench Lot 3 - Supply and installation of buried pipework

Civils works for the excavation, backfilling and reinstatement of buried pipework trench

Aberdeen Heat and Power (AHP) operates a number of district heat networks across Aberdeen. These networks are planned to expand over time with the connection of additional buildings. AHP is seeking to establish a framework agreement with up to three qualified and experienced civils contractors for trench excavation and backfilling, and surface reinstatement, related to the installation of buried pre-insulated heat network pipework between the AHP district heat networks and connecting buildings. This lot will be used to instruct civils excavation and backfilling/reinstatement works on an as-and-when-required basis over the framework term, in response to new heat network connections as they are identified, secured, or brought forward for development.. To summarise the scope of each lot: Lot 1 - Supply and installation of thermal substations and associated controls Lot 2 - Civils works for the excavation, backfilling and reinstatement of buried pipework trench Lot 3 3 - Supply and installation of buried pipework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566978 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Jan 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Aberdeen Heat & Power Ltd |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Postcode area | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 5EG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | George St/Harbour |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45232140 - District-heating mains construction work
- 45232142 - Heat-transfer station construction work

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2026 at 01:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566978

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566978
  District Heating Installation Framework - Establishment of Framework Agreement containing 3 Lots: Lot 1 - Heat Substation Installation Contractor Lot 2 - Civils Contractor Lot 3 - Buried Heat Network Installation Contractor

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeenheatandpower.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=846113
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000846113

## Provenance

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