Design and Build Contractor to provide Heat Energy Network at De Montfort University
Contract Value:
GBP 20M -
Notice Type:
Contract Notice
Published Date:
18 June 2024
Closing Date:
09 August 2024
Location(s):
UKF EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND) (UK UNITED KINGDOM)
Description:
Contractor needed to design, build, and install a 2.5MW air source heat pump network for De Montfort University, including an Energy Centre building and HV transformer, with construction anticipated to start in October 2024.
Design and Build Contractor to provide Heat Energy Network at De Montfort University. The University requires a contractor to design, build and install a 2.5MW air source heat pump heat energy network (the Heat Energy Network) to service the University’s campus buildings at De Montfort University. The contractor will be required to provide an Energy Centre building which will be capable of containing all equipment for a 3.5MWth system (allowing for future expansion). The HV transformer shall be sized to provide 2500kVA. Full details of the University’s requirements can be found in the Employer’s Requirements documentation provided as part of the procurement documents.It is anticipated the works will commence in October 2024 and that the construction works will be completed by October 2026 with a further 2 years to undertake required seasonal commissioning and completion
De Montfort University is undertaking the development of a new Energy Centre on the university’s estate which will house a 2.5MWth air source heat pump array providing an 80 / 65◦C flow and return temperature respectively feeding into a new District Heat Network serving 17 existing buildings on the central campus