Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c67-6e4c-723a-913d-473ff3ef493f/bhsenrinstallation-and-commission-of-substations-upgrade-heating-systems-of pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # BHS/ENR/Installation and commission of substations & upgrade heating systems of public buildings [Bristol City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bristol-city-council) Pays 92% within 30 days Estimated value £2,200,000 to £2,750,000 Published 17 Jun 2021 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Bristol City Council are issuing this Early Engagement Notice to advise the market of an upcoming project This procurement is in relation to an application for the Salix Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS). The PSDS was established as part of the UK Gov's green recovery and provides grants for public sector bodies to fund heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency measures. Therefore Bristol City Council are looking to procure a mechanical and electrical contractor to install & commission heat network substations & upgrade heating systems across 16 public buildings within the central Bristol area, including schools & housing across Central Bristol, including Redcliff and Old Market Heat Networks Works include: • M&E design work based on the supplied scope • Installation of heat exchanger substations in each building • The upgrade of the buildings heating systems • Commissioning of the systems ### Anticipated Procurement Timetable Due to the nature of the grant and the timing within the year, Bristol City Council are looking for a contractor to be able to mobilise rapidly, therefore a quick procurement process has been set: ### Tender Published: 02/07/21 Tender clarifications: 02/07/21 - 16/07/21 Tender closing date: 23/07/21 ### Anticipated contract dates:- ### Estimated works start date: 20/08/21 Estimated works completion date: 31/03/22 Anticipated contract value:- £2.2m Contact for further questions prior to tendering:- Once tender has been issued all communication will be via ProContract Read full description ## CPV classification Substation construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/183bdff7-0f42-46aa-8421-9a25f5aca222) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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