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 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

Homes England, a national agency focused on housing and community amenities, is at the planning stage for its procurement of an Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) Led Integrated Utility Framework. This contract, with an estimated value of GBP 400 million, falls under the CPV category for construction work for electricity power lines. Key activities will include the assessment, planning, design, delivery, ownership, and maintenance of utility infrastructure for residential-led developments across various UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. Homes England is seeking expressions of interest by 14th March 2025, with further opportunities to be detailed via their e-Tendering system during the procurement process expected to follow under the Procurement Act 2023.

This upcoming framework offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in utility infrastructure development and maintenance, particularly those specialising in integrated power and water solutions. Companies with expertise in large-scale residential projects, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in electrical installation and distribution, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could provide substantial growth avenues, given the high value and extensive scope of work. Businesses can register their interest and participate in the pre-market consultation to better understand and respond to the diverse infrastructure needs outlined by Homes England.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Renewal: Subject to re-procurement ahead of expiry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e728
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006939-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
etendering@homesengland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, 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

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