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

Swansea University
Wales
Open procedure
30 November 2026 to 30 November 2028

Upgrade of campus heat generation and distribution infrastructure centred on approximately 3MW of modular ASHP capacity, plus a new district heat network connection to Union House. The design is developed to RIBA Stage 3; a two-stage tender includes early contractor input on design development, buildability, programme and cost certainty before construction.

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Closes in 10 days· 22 October 2026

Estimated value: £5m; Buyer estimate
Published: 12 June 2026; Find a Tender
Deadline: 22 October 2026; 10 days left
Contract length: 24 months; Ends 30 November 2028

What the buyer is asking for

Delivery of campus energy-centre upgrades and district heating network connections, including modular air source heat pump installation and associated heat infrastructure works.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
12 June 2026
Deadline for bids10 days left
22 October 2026
Contract awardedUsually published within a few months
Contract starts
30 November 2026

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The buyer

Type: School or college
District heating contracts, 24 months: 0
Open district heating tenders: 1

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How it compares

7.0× the typical district heating contract (£711k).

Open for 77 days, longer than most district heating tenders (46 days).

Cite this tender

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3628390/su172-26-energy-centre-and-union-house-district-heat-network-connection-works
Buyer reference: Not published
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b454
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Swansea University. SU172(26) Energy Centre and Union House District Heat Network Connection Works. Tender, 12 June 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3628390/su172-26-energy-centre-and-union-house-district-heat-network-connection-works (accessed 12 October 2026).