DH1 & DH2 District Heating Network Merger
University of Bath · published 6 Nov 2026
- Deadline
- 14 Dec 2026, 11:00 · questions by 11 Dec 2026, 11:00
- Estimated value
- £300,000 excluding VAT where stated
- Procedure
- Below threshold - open competition · below threshold
- Contract dates
- 30 Apr 2027 to 9 Sept 2027
- Where
- South West
- Categories (CPV)
- 45232141 Heating works
- 45251250 District-heating plant construction work
- 45331100 Central-heating installation work
- 50721000 Commissioning of heating installations
- 71321200 Heating-system design services
- Small businesses
- The buyer marks this as suitable for SMEs.
- Award criteria
- Criterion 1 (price)
Information in documents
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
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