Tender

Stockport Council - Heat Network Development Partner

STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a development partner for the Stockport District Heat Network as part of the Government's Advanced Zoning Programme (AZP). This open tender, with a total contract value of up to £480,894,000, aims to secure services for engineering design, investment, construction, operation, and management of a Green Heat Network Fund supported scheme. Located in Stockport, UK, the tender is currently in the active stage with key procurement deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 13th February 2026 and a tender submission deadline of 27th March 2026. The procurement process will follow an open procedure under Procurement Contract Regulations 2015, completed digitally through the Chest portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in engineering and construction capable of delivering large-scale infrastructure projects. Companies with expertise in sustainable energy solutions and proven experience in heat network operations and project management would be well-positioned to compete. Technical quality, social value, and price are key award criteria, offering potential growth in sectors focused on environmental sustainability and strategic urban development. Successful bidders will have the chance to collaborate closely with public authorities like Stockport Council, providing a platform for expanding their portfolio within the public-sector procurement domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stockport Council - Heat Network Development Partner

Notice Description

Stockport Council is one of the leading authorities participating in the Government's Advanced Zoning Programme (AZP). Under the AZP, Stockport Council is seeking to procure a Development Agreement with a partner to fully design and ultimately invest, build, operate and manage the Stockport District Heat Network (a Green Heat Network Fund supported scheme). Please see tender pack for a full outline of the requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080167-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£406,490,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£406,490,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20264 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 7 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK1 3XE
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Brinnington & Stockport Central
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

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