Planning

Homes England - Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) Led Integrated Utility Framework

HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)

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Planning

21 Feb 2025 at 15:55

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Homes England, the organisation behind the procurement process, has initiated the planning stage for the "Homes England - Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) Led Integrated Utility Framework." This project falls under the industry category of construction work for electricity power lines and electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus. It is focused on locations within England. The current key milestone is the engagement end date set for 14 March 2025, by 23:59. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with a market engagement notice published to gather early interest and feedback from potential suppliers. Further details and the early engagement questionnaire can be accessed through Homes England's e-Tendering system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the assessment, planning, design, delivery, ownership, and maintenance of utility infrastructure, primarily those specialising in large-scale residential development projects. The framework aims to support residential-led development and regeneration projects through integrated power and water utility solutions. With a substantial budget of GBP 400 million, this procurement is especially suited for SMEs looking to expand their operations in the utility sector. Businesses that register and participate in the early engagement will have a prime opportunity to shape the final procurement process and framework structure, potentially securing long-term contracts with Homes England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) Led Integrated Utility Framework

Notice Description

Homes England requires the assessment, planning, design, delivery, ownership and maintenance of reliable utility infrastructure that meets the needs of diverse and complex small and large-scale residential led developments. To accelerate delivery, Homes England is seeking to create a framework to provide integrated power and water utility and services solutions to directly support the Agency's pipeline of residential led development and regeneration projects, led by an Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO). The value stated in this notice is based on the value we would expect to spend with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) during the framework period. The type of procedure for procurement has not yet been finalised. It is also not known at this stage whether the framework will be divided into lots. Further information can be accessed via Home England's e-Tendering system. Those wishing to download and return a questionnaire for this opportunity should submit their response through our e-Tendering system. The envisaged Framework will be subject to Cabinet Office Spend Controls. Deadline for responses is Friday 14 March 2025 at 1pm. Additional information: The purpose of the Prior Information Notice ("PIN") is to issue a pre-market consultation questionnaire to understand the level of appetite within the market for the following Framework requirements. If not already registered, candidates should register on the Homes England eTendering system at https://procontract.due-north.com/Login Additional conditions regarding this early engagement: 1) This early engagement is not a call for competition and is not published to reduce time limits for the receipt of tenders 2) Homes England reserves the right not to commence any procurement or award any framework in respect of this notice 3) The information contained in this early engagement may be subject to change due to the impact of governance, assurance and regulatory changes. Insofar as permitted by law, Homes England shall not be liable for any losses incurred by any party as a result of reliance on the information contained/linked herein 4) Homes England reserve the right to include this requirement within alternative procurements 5) Failure to register an interest in connection with this early engagement shall not prevent an organisation from participating in a formal call for competition Please note, it is envisaged that the resultant procurement procedure that will follow will be under the Procurement Act 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45bf8030-f18a-4bdc-8af2-faa2c23a17ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f786b1-fca8-4d9d-b474-cd8c6f81e888
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines

45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

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