D3 Tenders | Heat Network Development in Oxford

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Notice Title

Heat Network Development in Oxford

Notice Description

Oxford City Council and Partners are seeking an experienced district heating network developer to commercialise and develop a low carbon heat network, through an innovative contractual delivery model.

Planning Information

PME in this case is where the Council, at an early stage in the development of its proposals but prior to formulating any formal procurement opportunity, seeks input from the market as to what might be the most attractive way of packaging and scoping a future procurement opportunity. This exercise will provide an opportunity for the Council to obtain insight into how participants might approach the delivery of the services in question and the proposed commercial model. It also gives a useful early insight into the likely level of interest in a proposed project from that market. The Council has developed a questionnaire that they would like interested parties to complete. For any supplier interested, and wishing to receive the document set which includes 1. OCC Preliminary market engagement - Oxford HN - April 2026 (aka the questionnaire) 2. Oxford Heat Network Prospectus (reference document) 3. Development Agreement Schedules - Development Services and Mandatory Requirements (reference document) 4. ODHN Partnership Procurement Approach (reference document) Please express an interest on the portal and the documents will be sent to you. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/oxfordcc Should you not have access to the in-tend portal where this has been published please contact Procurement@oxford.gov.uk

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-068be9
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038165-2026
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: SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

65000000 - Public utilities

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 27 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 24 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 1 Nov 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: OXFORD CITY 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: OXFORD
Postcode: OX1 1BX
Post Town: Oxford
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3): TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location: TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority: Oxford
Electoral Ward: Holywell
Westminster Constituency: Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038165-2026
27th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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