UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER · Awarded contract

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Decarbonisation of University of Chester Wheeler & Queens Park Campuses with Heat Pumps and Solar PV

Awarded 05 Jan 2026

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Awarded05 Jan 2026

Value£4,400,000.00

SupplierDalkia Energy Services Ltd

AgencyUNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

RegionNorth West

CategoryEnergy & Environment

Expires in 1y 3mo2y 1mo term, 40% elapsed

Awarded 5 Jan 2026Expires 31 Jan 2028

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University of Chester awarded a contract to Dalkia Energy Services Ltd for the decarbonisation of its Wheeler and Queens Park campuses, involving the replacement of end-of-life gas boilers with heat pump technology, installation of rooftop solar photovoltaic panels, and associated energy efficiency improvements.

The contract was awarded under CCS Framework RM6314 – Demand Management & Renewables Framework, Lot 3.2: Heat Pumps – Projects £1m and above, following a further competition for a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) for the design stage.

The design phase is due to be completed by March 2026, with the build phase commencing in April 2026 and scheduled for completion by January 2028.

The total project funding for design and build is valued at approximately £4,400,000, with the PCSA design phase estimated at around £240,000.

The project is funded through the Government's Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), administered by Salix Finance.

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