Planning

Heat network grant funded "early works" - Civic Centre Muse development site

OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

24 May 2025 at 18:46

Summary of the contracting process

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council has announced a forthcoming procurement opportunity under the planning stage for the installation of heat network infrastructure at the Civic Centre Muse development site. This pipeline notice, dated 24th May 2025, highlights early works funded by a heat network grant aimed at servicing one of the Muse tower blocks. Located in Oldham, within the UKD37 region, this project is classified under engineering works and construction in the long-distance heating category. Though the procurement route and further details are yet to be finalized, potential suppliers should be aware that the estimated contract value is £2,400,000 with further opportunities expected between October 2026 and January 2027.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises skilled in heating equipment, heating pipes, and construction works. The procurement process will follow an open competition method, allowing wider participation. Businesses specialising in renewable energy infrastructure and heat network solutions will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. Given its planned status and the potential for scope enhancement, interested businesses should monitor updates closely to position themselves strategically as the final procurement approach is developed.

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Notice Title

Heat network grant funded "early works" - Civic Centre Muse development site

Notice Description

Installation of pipework and / or heat network infrastructure to serve one of the Muse tower blocks at the Civic Centre site. This is a Pipeline Notice only and does not require responding to. This notice is to inform potential bidders that at some time during the next 18 months we may be advertising this opportunity. Please do not respond at this time. The procurement detailed in this notice is subject to internal governance and approvals. The procurement route to market is yet to be determined and this notice will be updated once the procurement route is known. We reserve the right to amend the proposed procurement route at any point up until the actual tender notice is issued. We reserve the right to amend the project details including value or consolidate the spend further with other projects (where applicable). The CPV codes may be expanded further besides the ones listed subject to further scope clarification of the project. The procurement may include mixed procurement including goods or services apart from construction works. As such it may be determined that the procurement included in this pipeline may fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 23, Provider Selection Regime or the opportunity may be withdrawn altogether, or the procedure type etc. may change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0525bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027333-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

09324000 - Long-distance heating

39715200 - Heating equipment

44163121 - Heating pipes

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.procurementunit@oldham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1HD
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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