DH1 & DH2 District Heating Network Merger
- Buyer
- University of Bath
- Value
- £300,000
- Closes
- 14 December 2026
- Where
- Bath, the South West
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
The University of Bath wants an engineering contractor to design and then build a link that merges two existing heating networks, DH1 (14 buildings) and DH2 (7 buildings), into one system using DH1's energy centre as the main source. The work is planned in two stages: first the investigation and design, then installation, testing and commissioning if the University approves the chosen solution. Installation is planned to begin in July 2027.
What the buyer wants
• Investigations, design and development of the proposed merger solution, including programme and installation costs (Stage 1: Engineering Development) • Installation, testing and commissioning of the agreed solution, subject to University approval (Stage 2: Engineering Delivery) • Participation in a Competitive Flexible Procedure: an initial Expression of Interest, shortlisting, a Request for Information and then a competitive tender
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: The notice asks for an experienced engineering contractor able to design and deliver a district-heating network merger, and the shortlisting stage means a firm without relevant heating-network experience is likely to be screened out, although the notice sets no specific financial or certification thresholds.
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