Installation of a Hybrid Air Source Heat Pump

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TENDERS ARE INVITED from suitable contractors for the installation of a hybrid air source heat pump (with capacity 25kW), with new highly efficient gas boiler (to provide a 'peak heating supply' during particularly cold periods), at Thorpe Astley Community Centre, LE3 3RU, including: 1. proposed installation designs; including plant room fitout, equipment selection and hot water generation (see Tender section of the Background for more details); 2. estimated savings; 3. estimated lifespan; 4. flexibility to extend the system in future years; and 5. ongoing maintenance requirements and estimated costs. Valid tenders must include details of 1-5 above along with the tender price and must be delivered enclosed in a plain, sealed envelope, endorsed "Tender - Hybrid Air Source Heat Pump" and addressed to the Office of the Chief Executive & Town Clerk, Braunstone Town Council, Braunstone Civic Centre, Kingsway, Braunstone Town, Leicester, LE3 2PP, no later than: 4pm on Monday 22nd August 2022 For further questions on the tender requirements and background information and reports, please contact the Office of the Chief Executive & Town Clerk, on 0116 289 9270 or [email protected] Additional information: https://www.braunstonetowncouncil.org.uk/index.php/town-council?view=article&id=402:tenders-climate-initiatives&catid=14 Tenders are being invited from suitable contractors for the installation of a hybrid air source heat pump (with capacity 25kW at design conditions), with new highly efficient gas boiler (to provide a 'peak heating supply' during particularly cold periods), at Thorpe Astley Community Centre including. As part of the tender, the Council needs the following information: 1. proposed installation designs; including plant room fitout, equipment selection and hot water generation: a. The air source heat pump design conditions used, ideally using a low or zero global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant (to be compliant with F-gas phase out), kW capacity and COP shall be clearly specified, b. The type of hot water generation shall be clearly described including any legionella treatment methods; 2. estimated operational savings based on current heating system; 3. estimated lifespan; and 4. ongoing maintenance requirements and estimated costs. In addition, there are medium term plans to extend the building; therefore, any system proposed needs to be able to accommodate the potential for heating a larger area in future years. Note: Canvassing of Members or of any committee, directly or indirectly, for any Contract with the Council shall disqualify the Contractor for such appointment. If an applicant for any appointment or Contract with the Council is to his/her knowledge related to any Member of, or the holder of any office under the Council, he/she and the person to whom he/she is related shall disclose the relationship in writing to the Chief Executive & Town Clerk. A Contractor who fails to do so shall be disqualified for such Contract, and, if appointed, may be dismissed without notice.

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