Planning

Heat Networks Individual Meters

WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Jun 2025 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

West Lancashire Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Heat Networks Individual Meters." This procurement belongs to the works industry category, specifically heating works, and aims to install individual meters in approximately 750 properties within council-managed heat network schemes. The council headquarters is located in Ormskirk, United Kingdom. An important milestone in the planning stage is scheduled for 26th June 2025, where the council will engage with potential providers as part of the market engagement process. The contract period is projected from 30th September 2025 to 29th September 2027, with the possibility of extension until 29th September 2028. The procurement process follows UK public procurement regulations and the legal basis is connected to UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers valuable business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in heating and meter installation. It is well-suited for businesses that have experience working within public sector frameworks and those capable of providing scalable solutions across multiple properties. Companies that can demonstrate efficiency and expertise in installing metering systems within existing heat network infrastructures will be in a strong position to compete effectively. The Council seeks to gather information at this stage to ensure a comprehensive understanding of market capabilities and to prepare for a potential procurement in the future. The ongoing market engagement offers businesses a platform to connect with public authorities, potentially securing future contracts and fostering long-term relationships.

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Notice Title

Heat Networks Individual Meters

Notice Description

West Lancashire Borough Council ("The Council") is requesting information from potential providers to install individual meters to all tenants and leaseholders where their heating is provided by a heat network scheme (approx. 750 properties)

Planning Information

West Lancashire Borough Council ("The Council") is requesting information from potential providers to install individual meters to all tenants and leaseholders where their heating is provided by a heat network scheme (approx. 750 properties)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0547f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032045-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

45232141 - Heating works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lee Bramhall
Contact Email
procurement@westlancs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+4401695

Buyer Location

Locality
ORMSKIRK
Postcode
L39 2DF
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lancashire
Electoral Ward
Ormskirk West
Westminster Constituency
West Lancashire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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