DH1 & DH2 District Heating Network Merger

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

Category: works

• Procurement method: Below threshold - open competition
• Briefing session: Not captured. Check the original notice before relying on this.
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Published

06 Nov 2026

First seen by Atlas

07 Nov 2026

Briefing session

Not captured. Check the original notice before relying on this.

Submission deadline

14 Dec 2026, 13:00 SAST

Estimated value

Not stated in the notice

Contract type

Below threshold - open competition

Category

works

Source

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