District Heating Network Welding Framework
Nottingham City Council · Local authority
In brief
Nottingham City Council awarded construction and building maintenance work to Acorn Mechanical Pipework Services Limited, Rayden Engineering Limited and SRL Engineering (Southern) Ltd on 9 February 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £3,600,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 4 years, starting 5 January 2026.
It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| General Welding 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2030 What this lot coversLot 1 General Welding Undefined general welding and fabrication, including but not limited to small bore pipework, brackets and general steel work. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs | £1,296,000 |
| Structural Welding 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2030 What this lot coversLot 2 Structural Welding The installation, repair and modification of structural steel installations. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs | £864,000 |
| Pressure System Welding 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2030 What this lot coversLot 3 Pressure System Welding Welding and commissioning pipework systems for super-heated steam, high temperature water and condensate; including repair, modification and installation of new sections. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs | £1,728,000 |
| Pressure System Welding Emergency Response 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2030 What this lot coversLot 4 Pressure System Welding Emergency Response Welding and commissioning pipework systems for super-heated steam, high temperature water and condensate; including repair, modification and installation of new sections. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs | £432,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Mechanical Pipework Services Limited (SME) Rayden Engineering Limited (SME) SRL Engineering (Southern) Ltd (SME) 4 bids received | General Welding | £1,296,000 | Awarded 9 February 2026 |
| Rayden Engineering Limited (SME) SRL Engineering (Southern) Ltd (SME) 2 bids received | Structural Welding | £864,000 | Awarded 9 February 2026 |
| Rayden Engineering Limited (SME) SRL Engineering (Southern) Ltd (SME) 2 bids received | Pressure System Welding | £1,728,000 | Awarded 9 February 2026 |
| Rayden Engineering Limited (SME) SRL Engineering (Southern) Ltd (SME) 2 bids received | Pressure System Welding Emergency Response | £432,000 | Awarded 9 February 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 061502-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 061509-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 011579-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 061502-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 1 October 2025, last updated 9 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.