Planning

Heat Network Consultancy Services Framework

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

15 Dec 2025 at 16:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

15 Dec 2025 at 16:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Dec 2025 at 11:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council is overseeing the procurement process for the Heat Network Consultancy Services Framework, focusing on services across the lifecycle of heat network projects, including feasibility, design, compliance, tariff modelling, and decarbonisation planning. The contracting process, tagged as "planning," is in the planning stage with a crucial pre-market engagement phase underway, including a questionnaire due by 12th January 2026 and an online webinar on 23rd January 2026. The services framework will be available to STAR Procurement, its member authorities, and other eligible public bodies, enhancing consultancy services within the United Kingdom in the category of community, social, and personal services. Key milestones and communication notices are underway to inform potential suppliers about future procurement specifics leading up to the contract start date on 1st April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to sustainability and infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in heat network projects, including feasibility analysis, design, and regulatory compliance, are especially encouraged to consider engaging with this opportunity. With a substantial estimated contract value potentially reaching £300 million, firms can expand their professional services within a government framework, achieving long-term partnerships over the contract period which runs until 2034. This framework agreement facilitates easier access to contracts for pre-qualified consultants, creating prospects for business expansion and collaboration with public authorities committed to sustainable energy solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heat Network Consultancy Services Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of the Framework is to provide STAR Procurement, its member authorities, and other eligible public bodies with access to pre-qualified and competent Consultants capable of delivering specialist services across the full life cycle of heat network projects-from feasibility and design to compliance, tariff modelling, and decarbonisation and futureproofing planning.

Planning Information

Pre Market Engagement Questionnaire - deadline to complete 12th January 2026. Online Webinar - 23rd January 2026 - 10am till 11:30am Possible individual sessions with suppliers following the above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f490
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083051-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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