Tender

Heat Network Development Partner for the Sheffield AZP Opportunity Area

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 12:00

Planning

19 Feb 2026 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is currently in the tender stage for procuring a Development Partner to create a large-scale, low-carbon heat network within the Sheffield Advanced Zoning Programme Opportunity Area. This project falls under the services industry category and involves urban development construction work, district-heating mains construction, and energy-related services. The tender period concludes on 29th May 2026, with the contract anticipated to start on 18th August 2026 and run until 17th August 2028. An active engagement session was planned, inviting potential bidders to explore opportunities within this substantial undertaking. Sheffield City Council, based at Town Hall, Pinstone Street, Sheffield, United Kingdom, is conducting this open procurement procedure governed by the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender offers significant opportunities for construction firms and energy service providers specialising in district heating and heat-transfer stations. With a gross value of £1.2 million, the project promises substantial growth potential for businesses adept in technical, commercial, and social value aspects of development projects. Companies with expertise in heat networks might find this an advantageous opportunity to align with Sheffield City's green energy aspirations and be part of a pioneering zonal scale project. The open procedure invites a broad range of businesses to engage in a competitive bid process, making this a lucrative opportunity for those looking to expand their market presence in sustainable infrastructure development.

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Notice Title

Heat Network Development Partner for the Sheffield AZP Opportunity Area

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Development Partner to develop a large-scale, low-carbon heat network project within the Sheffield Advanced Zoning Programme (AZP) Opportunity Area to a point where it is fully developed and capable of proceeding to delivery.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103001&TID=100108208&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0657bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027856-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09323000 - District heating

42511110 - Heat pumps

44622000 - Heat-recovery systems

45211360 - Urban development construction work

45232140 - District-heating mains construction work

45232141 - Heating works

45232142 - Heat-transfer station construction work

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
19 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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