Tenders/DH1 & DH2 District Heating Network Merger

DH1 & DH2 District Heating Network Merger

University of Bath

Published: Nov 6, 2026

Updated: Nov 6, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the architecture and engineering, energy and power, education and training and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Higher Education and Network Infrastructure. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the architecture and engineering sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

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

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on November 6, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 105879-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About University of Bath

University of Bath has issued 17 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Governance & Public Administration, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: November 6, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 105879-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by University of Bath in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.