Published date: 29 June 2017

Last edited date: 29 June 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 13 July 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings - 71321000

Location of contract

LA1 3JD

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

17-021 S/EST

Published date

29 June 2017

Closing date

13 July 2017

Contract start date

31 July 2017

Contract end date

24 September 2018

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The existing District Heating Network at our Lancaster campus is at the end of its economic life. Regular leaks impose an ongoing financial on the university (circa ?30k pa). Complete failure of the system is a growing threat which if realised will have significant impact on operational activities.

To investigate the choices to resolve this issue, Arup were appointed to produce an options appraisal. From these studies it was concluded there are two viable options:

1. Break up the DH Network and introduce distributed gas boilers, or
2. Replace the DH Network and introduce a Combined Heat & Power (CHP) plant.

With comparable capital costs, preference was given to option 2 based on the lifecycle benefits, a much more attractive payback period and eligibility for external funding.

The UoC Estates & Property Team now have the need to appoint an M&E Consultant to develop a detailed design of the scheme. This design will form the basis of the Contractor tender documentation. Developing a comprehensive design in a timely fashion will be key to the success of this scheme. A targeted project completion date of late September 2018 ensures timescales are tight across the whole programme.

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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Marianne Bastille

Address

Bowerham Road Campus
Bowerham Road
Lancaster
LA1 3JD
United Kingdom

Telephone

01524 590880

Email

marianne.bastille@cumbria.ac.uk