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District Heating Installation Framework

Aberdeen Heat & Power Ltd

Published: Oct 20, 2026

Updated: Oct 20, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works, energy and power and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Transmission Distribution 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 construction and civil works 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. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

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

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on October 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 098906-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Aberdeen Heat & Power Ltd 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 Construction & Civil Works 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.

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 098906-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.