University of Chester Decarbonisation of Wheeler & Queens Park ITT, using CCS Framework RM6314 - Demand Management & Renewables Framework - Lot 3.2: Heat Pumps - Projects £1m and above

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
North West
Selective procedure
5 January 2026 to 31 January 2028

The project involves a Pre-Construction Services Agreement for the design stage, followed by the build phase for decarbonisation works at two university campuses. Key activities include replacing end-of-life gas boilers with heat pump technology, installing rooftop solar photovoltaic panels, and implementing energy efficiency improvements. The contract covers the period from January 2026 to January 2028, with the design phase completed by March 2026 and construction concluding by January 2028.

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Awarded value: £4.4m; As published
Published: 16 January 2026; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 19 December 2025; Dalkia
Contract length: 25 months; Ends 31 January 2028

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of decarbonisation design and installation services, including heat pump technology and rooftop solar photovoltaic systems for university campus facilities.

Category: Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
16 January 2026
Contract awardedto Dalkia
19 December 2025
Contract starts
5 January 2026
Contract ends
31 January 2028

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The buyer

Type: School or college
Building decarbonisation contracts, 24 months: 1
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How it compares

3.6× the typical building decarbonisation contract (£1.2m).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/85205/university-of-chester-decarbonisation-of-wheeler-and-queens-park-itt-using-ccs-f
Buyer reference: 2025-Nov-03 (DMR-41346-2025)
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-447f1d33-30dc-4183-9f63-29d7901e5ab6
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER. University of Chester Decarbonisation of Wheeler & Queens Park ITT, using CCS Framework RM6314 - Demand Management & Renewables Framework - Lot 3.2: Heat Pumps - Projects £1m and above. Contract award, 16 January 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/85205/university-of-chester-decarbonisation-of-wheeler-and-queens-park-itt-using-ccs-f (accessed 12 October 2026).