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UK4

DH1 & DH2 District Heating Network Merger

  • First published: 07 November 2026
  • Last modified: 07 November 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-07b6e0
Published by:
University of Bath
Authority ID:
AA20775
Publication date:
07 November 2026
Deadline date:
14 December 2026
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The University of Bath is seeking an experienced engineering contractor to design and deliver a solution to merge two adjacent district-heating networks:The project forms part of the University's developing estate-wide district-heating improvement programme. - DH1: 8 MW installed heating capacity, serving 14 buildings. - DH2: 1.5 MW installed heating capacity, serving 7 buildings.The proposed merger will create a single operating network, using DH1 as the main energy centre.The opportunity involves two stages:1. Engineering Development: Investigations, design and development of the proposed solution, programme and installation costs.2. Engineering Delivery: Installation, testing and commissioning of the agreed solution, subject to University approval.The University of Bath will follow a Competitive Flexible Procedure, comprising an initial Expression of Interest (EOI), supplier shortlisting, Request for Information (RFI) and subsequent competitive tender.Installation is planned to begin in July 2027.For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bath:-Heating-works./KP3NJ9VVD8To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/KP3NJ9VVD8

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement description

The University of Bath is seeking an experienced engineering contractor to design and deliver a solution to merge two adjacent district-heating networks:

The project forms part of the University's developing estate-wide district-heating improvement programme.

- DH1: 8 MW installed heating capacity, serving 14 buildings.

- DH2: 1.5 MW installed heating capacity, serving 7 buildings.

The proposed merger will create a single operating network, using DH1 as the main energy centre.

The opportunity involves two stages:

1. Engineering Development: Investigations, design and development of the proposed solution, programme and installation costs.

2. Engineering Delivery: Installation, testing and commissioning of the agreed solution, subject to University approval.

The University of Bath will follow a Competitive Flexible Procedure, comprising an initial Expression of Interest (EOI), supplier shortlisting, Request for Information (RFI) and subsequent competitive tender.

Installation is planned to begin in July 2027.

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bath:-Heating-works./KP3NJ9VVD8

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/KP3NJ9VVD8

Main category

Works

Delivery regions

  • UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Total value (estimated)

300000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

30 April 2027, 00:00AM to 09 September 2027, 23:59PM

Contracting authority

University of Bath

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Purchasing Services, Finance Office Floor 9 Wessex House

Town/City: Bath

Postcode: BA2 7AY

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNGV-7869-ZHZQ

NUTS code: UKK12

Contact name: Procurement Team

Email: catergorymanagement@bath.ac.uk

Telephone: 01225386939

Organisation type: Public undertaking

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1

CPV classifications

  • 45232141 - Heating works
  • 45251250 - District-heating plant construction work
  • 45331100 - Central-heating installation work
  • 50721000 - Commissioning of heating installations
  • 71321200 - Heating-system design services

Delivery regions

  • UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Lot value (estimated)

300000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 April 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

09 September 2027, 23:59PM

Award criteria

Weighting description

Information in documents

Type: price

Name

Criterion 1

Submission

Tender submission deadline

14 December 2026, 11:00AM

Enquiry deadline

11 December 2026, 11:00AM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/KP3NJ9VVD8

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
45331100 Central-heating installation work Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
50721000 Commissioning of heating installations Repair and maintenance services of central heating
45251250 District-heating plant construction work Construction works for power plants and heating plants
45232141 Heating works Ancillary works for pipelines and cables
71321200 Heating-system design services Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

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