Notice Information
Notice Title
Heat Network Consultancy Services Framework
Notice Description
Objectives of this Procurement This procurement establishes an 8-year Open Framework Agreement from 2 November 2026 for Heat Network Consultancy Services, structured as a non-ranked arrangement under the Open Procedure in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. The Framework is designed to: * Provide compliant, efficient access to pre-qualified specialist heat network consultants across technical, financial, legal, and operational disciplines * Support high-quality, commercially viable heat network project delivery across the full project lifecycle * Maintain a competitive and open market through biannual re-opening to new entrants * Ensure full alignment with the Procurement Act 2023 and associated secondary legislation * Embed robust governance, transparency, performance monitoring, and consumer protection standards * Promote SME participation, innovation, and social value outcomes The Framework will be periodically refreshed to admit new consultants, ensuring the supply base remains current and competitive throughout the agreement term.
Lot Information
Non Technical Services
Lot 1 Non-Technical Services Lot Sub category Description SC 1.1 Heat Network Strategy, Zoning & Local Authority Readiness SC 1.2 Feasibility, Strategic Planning & Investment Due Diligence SC 1.3 Commercial, Financial & Legal Advisory SC 1.4 Procurement, Tendering & Transaction Support SC 1.5 Consumer Protection, Billing & Customer Services Compliance SC 1.6 Tariff Setting and Review SC 1.7 In-Project Resident Engagement and Behavioural Support SC 1.8 Consumer Protection Delivery and Complaints Handling SC 1.9 Project Management & Programme Delivery SC 1.10 Commercial Contract Review & Renegotiation for Existing Heat Networks SC 1.11 Assessor Services - Non Technical SC 1.12 Certification & Independent Verification - Non Technical SC 1.13 Design Compliance & Assurance - Non Technical SC 1.14 Training and Knowledge Transfer - Non Technical
Technical ServicesSC 2.1 Developed Design SC 2.2 Technical Design, Detailed Development & Technical Design Assurance SC 2.3 Construction Design & Pre-Construction Services SC 2.4 Installation, Construction Oversight & Site Supervision SC 2.5 Commissioning, Testing, Acceptance and Technical Assessment SC 2.6 Operation, Maintenance, Performance Optimisation and Technical Certification SC 2.7 Building Readiness & Customer Connection Support SC 2.8 Data, Digital & Smart Network Services SC 2.9 Decarbonisation and Futureproofing Advisory SC 2.10 Asset Condition Assessment, Lifecycle Planning & Technical Diligence SC 2.11 Emergency Technical Response & Resilience Planning SC 2.12 Training and Knowledge Transfer - Technical
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/056306-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
66 - Financial and insurance services
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
-
- CPV Codes
09323000 - District heating
66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs
71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
79111000 - Legal advisory services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £1,700,000,000 £1B-£10B
- Lots Value
- £1,700,000,000 £1B-£10B
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 15 Jun 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 13 Jul 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 9 Feb 2026Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 2 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2034 Over 5 years
- 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
- TRAFFORD COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- MANCHESTER
- Postcode
- M32 0TH
- 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
- Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
- Westminster Constituency
- Stretford and Urmston
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056306-2026
15th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055659-2026
12th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083051-2025
15th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083048-2025
15th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082352-2025
12th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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