Planning

Preliminary Market Consultation Vacant Property Utilities Supply, Sheffield

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Mar 2026 at 15:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is actively planning a tender process for the supply of utilities to vacant properties it owns within Sheffield, specifically targeting the service and utilities sector related to residential properties and the oil and gas industry. The process is currently at the planning stage with a preliminary market consultation in progress to gauge supplier capabilities in delivering these services. Interested parties should note that the engagement deadline is set for 15th April 2026, and the procurement process falls under the utilities special regime, valued at approximately 840,000 GBP. The anticipated contract period is from 1st November 2026 until 31st October 2030.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in residential property services and gas industry professional services, and potentially those involved in VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise) activities. Organisations that can offer innovative solutions for utility supply management will find this contract conducive to driving business growth and expanding their service portfolios. The tender is suitable for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive services across the UKE32 region, making it an attractive proposition for those looking to establish or enhance their foothold in the utility services market for public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Consultation Vacant Property Utilities Supply, Sheffield

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council is conducting this preliminary market consultation to understand the supply market's ability to deliver a Vacant Property Utilities Supply for all residential properties that the Council owns in Sheffield. The responses received will the Council shape it's requirements and determine the strategy to take.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104016&TID=100109189&B= All dates and contract values shown are estimates and subject Sheffield City Council issuing a tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026377-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

CPV Codes

70331000 - Residential property services

76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

76100000 - Professional services for the gas industry

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jun 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 4-5 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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