Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcf-8d64-73e9-a657-632d0562c2f1/site-steam-upgrade-project-principal-contractor-installation-package awarded GB open procedure # Site Steam Upgrade Project - Principal Contractor & Installation Package [The Pirbright Institute](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-pirbright-institute) Estimated value £320,000 Published 7 Jan 2026 Deadline Closed 21 Nov 2025 ## Who can bid - Open to suppliers based in the UK The buyer has limited bidding to suppliers with substantive operations in this area. [PPN 005: reserving by supplier location](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-005-reserving-below-threshold-procurements/ppn-005-guide-to-reserving-below-threshold-html) - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender The purpose of this project is to increase the Institute’s sustainability (both environmental & financial), reduce carbon emissions and safeguard the steam supply to all buildings utilising steam generated at Pirbright. This will be achieved by a combination of the following three factors: - New steam main & condensate recovery system to steam users currently served by the end of life Western Boiler House. - Removal of inefficient and end of life Western Boiler house & increasing load on the currently underutilised, efficient, EC1 steam generation plant by 450kWh (585 kg/hr). - Upgrading 2 of 4 EC1 steam boilers with burners capable of 10:1 turndown ratio to enable more efficient operation at low production rates during summer months. ### Contract Scope The contract is for a single supplier to act as the Principal Contractor and complete all works as follows: - Supporting the Stage 4 design with client nominated designer and Project Manager - Supply and Installation of EC1 steam boiler burners (x2). - Steam connection & packaged steam – LTHW interface to Engineering workshop - Enabling works for new steam & condensate return connections located on EC1 steam distribution and WBH. - Supply and installation of steam and condensate equipment. - Facilitate installation & commissioning of EC1 boiler burner replacements. - Supply and installation of new steam connection & condensate return including all required equipment. - Deliver a phased changeover of steam delivery from the WBH to the newly installed connection fed from EC1. - Decommission, removal and disposal of WBH and associated redundant equipment. - Disconnection and isolation of gas, compressed air and mains water. - Commissioning and handover including Project Information Folder (PIF) is provided to the client Project Manager. Read full description ## CPV classification Boiler installations Steam-generating boilers Steam condensers Steam and water pipes Steam-generation plant construction work Boiler installation work Installation services of steam generators, turbines, compressors and burners Engineering design services Heating-system design services Plant engineering design services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05cead-2026-01-07T14:06:57Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05cead-2026-01-07T14:06:57Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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