Tenders/SU172(26) Energy Centre and Union House District Heat Network Connection Works

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SU172(26) Energy Centre and Union House District Heat Network Connection Works

Swansea University

Published: Aug 6, 2026

Updated: Aug 7, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the energy and power, information and communication technology and education and training sectors, with a focus on Transmission Distribution, Higher Education and Network Infrastructure. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 5.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before October 9, 2026.

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 energy and power 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

Swansea University is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to deliver works associated with the Energy Centre upgrade and new District Heat Network (DHN) connection to Union House, forming part of Swansea University’s wider decarbonisation programme at Singleton Campus. The project comprises a significant upgrade to campus heat generation and distribution infrastructure, centred on the installation of approximately 3MW of modular air source heat pump (ASHP) capacity. The project has been developed to RIBA Stage 3 with a fully coordinated design prepared to inform tendering and delivery. The works will be procured via a two-stage tender process, allowing for early contractor engagement during Stage 1 to support design development, buildability, programme optimisation and cost certainty ahead of entering a Stage 2 construction contract.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 6, 2026. Last refreshed 2 days ago. Reference: 074670-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Swansea University

Swansea University has issued 52 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 29 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Information & Communication Technology, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and Sell2Wales. Most recent publication: August 6, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 9, 2026. You have 60 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Swansea University 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 Energy & Power sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £5,000,000 - £5,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

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 074670-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.