Scope
Reference
1200
Description
Aston University are seeking tender submissions from competent drilling and testing contractors for an Open Loop Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) system at Aston University, Brimingham.
Genius Energy Lab Ltd (GEL) have been appointed by the University to develop the GSHP scheme, and we have pleasure of inviting you to offer costs for the drilling and testing of up to 12 new operational and one observation borehole for use in a proposed Open Loop GSHP system at our clients' site in Birmingham.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,240,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 August 2026
- 7 months
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45262220 - Water-well drilling
Contract locations
- UKG31 - Birmingham
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
19 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please submit via ProContract: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9876fdce-44c9-f011-813a-005056b64545
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Price - 40%
Quality - 60%
Full details can be found within the tender guidance document on ProContract.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9876fdce-44c9-f011-813a-005056b64545
Please use the link to ProContract to access the tender and associated documentation.
Contracting authority
ASTON UNIVERSITY
- Companies House: RC000904
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTLB-7496-TPTR
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@aston.ac.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government