Scope
Reference
RA-0220
Description
The aim of the project is to replace the existing boilers at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds with a more carbon-efficient technology that does not utilise natural gas or any other fossil fuels. While the tender primarily seeks an electric solution, such as Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) or Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHP), other technologies or approaches are also welcome for consideration.
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Total value (estimated)
- £900,000 excluding VAT
- £1,080,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 24 February 2026 to 1 November 2026
- 8 months, 6 days
Main procurement category
Works
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 09323000 - District heating
- 09324000 - Long-distance heating
- 39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment
- 39715200 - Heating equipment
- 39715210 - Central-heating equipment
- 42510000 - Heat-exchange units, air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment, and filtering machinery
- 42511110 - Heat pumps
- 42515000 - District heating boiler
- 44611500 - Water tanks
- 44620000 - Central-heating radiators and boilers and parts
- 45232140 - District-heating mains construction work
- 45232141 - Heating works
- 45251200 - Heating plant construction work
- 45251250 - District-heating plant construction work
- 45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work
- 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works
- 45262000 - Special trade construction works other than roof works
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work
- 45315000 - Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment
- 45317000 - Other electrical installation work
- 45320000 - Insulation work
- 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
- 45331100 - Central-heating installation work
- 45331110 - Boiler installation work
- 50720000 - Repair and maintenance services of central heating
- 50721000 - Commissioning of heating installations
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 71340000 - Integrated engineering services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
Contract locations
- UKE42 - Leeds
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 November 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
21 November 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing Schedule | Price |
Price | 40% |
| System Requirements and Justification | Q1 |
Quality | 17.5% |
| Previous Experience | Q2 |
Quality | 12.5% |
| Delivery Strategy | Q3 |
Quality | 10% |
| Programme | Q4 |
Quality | 10% |
| Social Value: Sustainability | SV1 |
Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Royal Armouries Museum
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCCZ-9656-MDZP
Armouries Drive
Leeds
LS10 1LT
United Kingdom
Region: UKE42 - Leeds
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government