TENDER FOR DEEP GEOTHERMAL SOLUTION – CHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM
Reference
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS – Geothermal
Description
The Countess of Chester Hospital is working to meet its statutory net zero requirements in a number of ways. A partner has already been secured to address energy generation and usage on the site using the Carbon and Energy Fund framework. That partner is addressing energy infrastructure on the site, and this tender is for the provision of a deep geothermal solution to support the hospital’s net zero ambitions.
Key requirements:
• Deep geothermal solution
• Renewable energy generation
• Net zero carbon targets
• Hospital site infrastructure
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Find a Tender Service at:
Total value (estimated)
- £30,000,000 excluding VAT
- £36,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- October 2026 to October 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 09300000 – Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 09320000 – Steam, hot water and associated products
- 45250000 – Construction works for plants
Contract locations
- UKD63 – Cheshire West and Chester
Region: North West England
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
2 December 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
9 December 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted via the Find a Tender Service portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Geothermal solution quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Total cost | Price | 40% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXVH-5968-TCRD
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust,
Chester,
CH2 1UL
United Kingdom
Telephone: 000000000
Email: procurement@coch.nhs.uk
Region: UKD63 – Cheshire West and Chester
Organisation type: Public authority – health
