Official UK procurement notice
Feasibility Study for a Geothermal Heating Solution at the Queen's Medical Centre
Authority: Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe Trust is seeking to commission two feasibility studies from specialist geothermal well developers as part of Phase 4 of its Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme. The purpose of the feasibility studies is to assess the technical and economic viability of implementing a deep geothermal heating solution to meet the heat demand of the Queen’s Medical Centre. The studies will evaluate the geological conditions beneath the hospital, identifying potential aquifers suitable for geothermal exploitation.
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedProcedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Direct award
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 24 Oct 2025, 08:20 BST
- Last source update
- 24 Oct 2025, 08:20 BST
- Authority reference
C395216- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-068019- Latest notice
- Transparency notice (UK5)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d2f2Find a Tender
- Why no open competition
- Single Suppliers Technical Reasons
- Published justification
Minimising transfer of risk issues on the wider project. Alternative suppliers not a viable option.
- Risks
- Unquantified Project Risks
Without detailed studies, risks will be priced into the main delivery contract, potentially inflating costs and reducing value for money.
- Delivery Delays
With only 2.5 years remaining in the delivery window, delays could jeopardise the Trust’s ability to complete the project and draw down allocated funding.
- Loss of Risk Transfer Opportunity
Commissioning studies under the framework ensures that identified risks remain with the contractor during delivery and operation.
- Programme Disruption
Any delay in feasibility work will impact the overall implementation timeline, which is governed by strict milestones.
Notice history
2 events · 1 release on Find a Tender · since 24 Oct 2025- Transparency notice published24 Oct 2025, 08:20 BSTUK5
- Contract signature expected6 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vital Energi Solutions LtdFeasibility Study for Geothermal Heating Solution at the Queen's Medical Centre7 Nov 2025 – 15 Dec 2025Options: Studies will be evaluated based on Technical, approach to risk, timescales and approach to project delivery. Further information on options is set out in the contract documents | £275,000 | — | Standstill |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Vital Energi Solutions LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Transparency notice Transparency notice on Find a Tender