Scope
Description
This framework is required for the planned & reactive maintenance, emergency response and repair of NCC's District Heating Network for welding, pipefitting, installation, commissioning and decommissioning throughout a variety of mechanical systems for the purpose of making repairs and upgrades and delivery of upgrades and planned capital projects, as Principal Designer and Principal Contractor.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £3,600,000 excluding VAT
- £4,320,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45262680 - Welding
Contract locations
- UKF14 - Nottingham
Lot 1. General Welding
Description
Lot 1 General Welding
Undefined general welding and fabrication, including but not limited to small bore pipework, brackets and general steel work.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,296,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Structural Welding
Description
Lot 2 Structural Welding
The installation, repair and modification of structural steel installations.
Lot value (estimated)
- £864,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Pressure System Welding
Description
Lot 3 Pressure System Welding
Welding and commissioning pipework systems for super-heated steam, high temperature water and condensate; including repair, modification and installation of new sections.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,728,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Pressure System Welding Emergency Response
Description
Lot 4 Pressure System Welding Emergency Response
Welding and commissioning pipework systems for super-heated steam, high temperature water and condensate; including repair, modification and installation of new sections.
Lot value (estimated)
- £432,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Call-off Procedure for Direct Awards by Ranked Order below £50,000
Call-off Procedure for Further Competition over £50,000
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. General Welding
Lot 2. Structural Welding
Lot 3. Pressure System Welding
Lot 4. Pressure System Welding Emergency Response
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
3 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Quality 60%
Price 40%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b47fbdfe-e89e-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
CPU 7965 District Heating Network Welding Framework
Contracting authority
Nottingham City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZGG-1891-TDCX
Loxley House, Station Street
Nottingham
NG2 3NG
United Kingdom
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government