Civic Heat Network Electrical Building

Plymouth City Council ('The Authority') are seeking a main contractor for the design and build for the delivery of a new electrical building, housing electrical equipment to renew the electrical supply to the Council House in Plymouth and also a proposed new energy centre in the future. The single storey building will have stepped foundations and include a green roof, aluminium anodised cladding panels, new NGED connection, and the installation of electrical equipment and associated works. Significant design work has been completed to RIBA 3. The contractor will need to act as Principal Contractor (CDM) and Principal Contractor and Principal Designer (Building Regulations). Start on site is expected in June/July 2026 with completion in November 2026, subject to works completion. The form of contract is JCT Design and Build 2024. The Authority acknowledges the use of Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF) funding towards this project from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.