Scope
Reference
T25-0515
Description
The Royal Devon University Healthcare Trust ("RDUH") is seeking via this procurement, to appoint a Service Provider on a long-term connection and supply agreement for an offsite supply of low carbon heat at its hospitals in Exeter. The hospital sites include: • Royal Devon & Exeter ("RD&E") Hospital Wonford. Maximum heat consumption in the region 12-14 GWh* per year, maximum demand circa 4.5MW • RD&E Hospital Heavitree. Heat consumption in the region of 5.2GWh per year, maximum demand circa 1.3MW * Maximum Wonford heat consumption excluding any heat provided by the existing Wonford Combined Heat and Power unit. The offsite low carbon heat supply should be able to provide up to 100% of the heating demand for both hospital sites.
Total value (estimated)
- £19,583,333 excluding VAT
- £23,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 March 2026 to 19 March 2036
- Possible extension to 19 March 2051
- 25 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Potential to extend for a further 15 years after primary term of contract.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 09323000 - District heating
- 45232141 - Heating works
- 50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
21 October 2025, 5:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
28 October 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Technical | Quality |
| Social Value | Quality |
| Commercial | Cost |
Weighting description
Please see tender documentation
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Concession
Competitive flexible procedure description
Please see tender documentation
Contracting authority
Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCPD-2769-HGXT
Barrack Road
Exeter
EX2 5DW
United Kingdom
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government