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Bolton Heat Network & Advanced Zonal Program

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

18 Feb 2026 at 15:37

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

11 Sep 2025 at 16:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

18 Jun 2025 at 17:01

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bolton Heat Network & Advanced Zonal Program, led by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council, represents a significant procurement initiative aimed at evolving the town's heat network infrastructure. Although initially planned and initiated, an attempt to appoint a development partner via a competitive flexible procedure did not culminate in success, with the tender ultimately being cancelled on 18 February 2026 due to the absence of compliant bids. This project, categorised under services in the energy supplies sector, covers the Bolton area within the United Kingdom (UKD36). Despite the cancellation, prior stages included planning and an active tender phase which sought proposals from stakeholders willing to engage in the commercialisation of the heat network programme through a Development Agreement. Key dates involved a tender period ending on 31 October 2025, with contract commencement originally scheduled for 3 February 2026.

This procurement offered opportunities for businesses in the energy development sector with an interest in public infrastructure projects. With a gross value of £57.5 million, the initiative promised lucrative contracts for developers capable of delivering high-quality technical solutions with an emphasis on social value. The competitive flexible procedure facilitated various stages including an invitation to tender, clarification, and award, fostering transparency and fair competition. Though the contract was not awarded, future similar initiatives could present substantial opportunities are particularly suited to firms with technical and economic readiness to handle large-scale energy projects, thus fostering business growth and community impact. Industries specialising in innovative energy supplies and distribution systems would find these opportunities especially beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bolton Heat Network & Advanced Zonal Program

Notice Description

Bolton Council wish to appoint an investor / developer of heat networks to commercialise Bolton's heat network Advanced Zonal Program, including the town centre reference scheme from its current status through to a stage that will allow the investor / developer to commit to delivering the AZP and town centre projects. This procurement will appoint a development partner via a Development Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014896-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£57,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Postcode Area
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Further Information

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