Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d1e-7991-7011-9ef7-22397199b691/nhdc01133773 awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # NHDC01133773 [North Hertfordshire District Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/north-hertfordshire-district-council) Estimated value £76,328 to £1,519,892 Published 25 Aug 2026 Deadline Closed 18 Aug 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This public sector decarbonisation project is split over the following two sites in North Hertfordshire: • Hitchin Town Hall and North Herts Museum, Brand St, Hitchin SG5 1HX • North Herts Leisure Centre, Baldock Rd, Letchworth Garden City SG6 2ER ### Hitchin Town Hall and North Herts Museum The project is to provide improvement to Hitchin Town Hall and North Herts Museum with particular emphasis on the reduction of energy and carbon use in its operation. Funding for the decarbonisation works is partly being provided via the Salix Public Sector Decarbonisation Grant Scheme to support the North Herts Council commitment to Net Zero operations by 2030. In order to provide improvements in the energy use of the building, the following works are proposed: • Installation of new secondary glazing within the window reveals of existing windows. • Installation of insulation within the rood void above the Main Hall of the Town Hall. • Installation of new Photovoltaic (PV) panels on the main roof of the Museum building. • Installation of new PV panels to the eastern face of the roof of the education room of the Museum. • Replace the existing gas fired plant with air source heat pump technology & modify existing heating systems accordingly. • Replacement of existing Air Handling equipment within Town Hall and museum building. Replacement Chiller Works at Hitchin Town Hall and North Herts Museum In addition, the following works are proposed at Hitchin Town Hall: • Replacement chiller with expanded capacity. • Multi-split DX system for the education centre and the office on the museum side of the building. • A cooling coil for the main hall Air Handing Unit (AHU4). • Installation of air conditioning to Lucas room and 1st floor office. ### North Herts Leisure Centre The project is to provide reduction of energy and carbon us in the operation of the Learner Pool at North Herts Leisure Centre. Funding for the decarbonisation works is partly being provided via the Salix Public Sector Decarbonisation Grant Scheme to support the North Herts Council commitment to Net Zero operations by 2030. In order to provide improvements in the energy use of the building, the following works are proposed: • Replace the existing gas fired boiler plant with air source heat pump technology & modify existing heating systems for the Learner Pool. • Provide an enclosure for the ASHP units to minimise visual impact and noise for visitors and neighbours of the site. • Provide screening planting to minimise the visual impact of the fencing around the ASHP units. The Hitchin Town Hall and North Herts Museum and North Herts Leisure Centre will be delivering under a single JCT Design & Build contract. Please note that the replacement chiller works will be delivered under a separate JCT Design & Build contact. Read full description ## CPV classification Electrical installation work of heating and other electrical building-equipment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/8e38014e-e5f0-4388-8d9a-692e77d8fc62) 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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