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National Framework for Heat Network Connection & Supply

Crown Commercial Service

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Planning

28 Sep 2026 at 17:42

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Government Commercial Agency intends to establish a national open framework for connecting public sector buildings to existing heat networks and supplying heat through ongoing supply contracts. The framework is intended to support the Government’s heat network zoning regulations and can be used by public sector buildings generally. The services cover district and long-distance heating, energy supply and associated services, including heating pipes. Delivery is across the United Kingdom. This is relevant to heat network operators and suppliers able to develop building connections and provide continuing heat supply, as well as businesses providing related energy services and infrastructure.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the buyer has set out its intention to procure, but has not invited tenders. It is planned as one lot under an open framework agreement. The buyer’s stated framework period is 9 June 2027 to 8 June 2035. The estimated value is £800 million excluding VAT (£1 billion including VAT). The buyer expects to publish a further notice on 20 January 2027. The planning information does not set out a tender deadline, participation requirements or evaluation criteria, so suppliers should treat these details as unsettled until the procurement reaches the tender stage. No engagement or consultation is described.

The framework is intended to give public sector buildings a route to connect to existing heat networks and secure ongoing heat supply, creating scope for suppliers whose businesses cover both connection development and continuing operation or supply. Heat network operators and energy providers with the capability to work with public sector estates are likely to be well placed, alongside firms able to deliver or support district heating infrastructure, including heating pipework and related energy services. Its national reach and intended use by public sector buildings beyond those directly affected by heat network zoning may suit suppliers able to serve projects in different parts of the United Kingdom. The buyer has identified support for heat network zoning as a purpose, but has not yet set out specific technical standards or supplier qualifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Framework for Heat Network Connection & Supply

Notice Description

Open Framework Agreement enabling public sector buildings to develop connections to existing Heat Networks and ongoing supply contracts. This framework will directly support the Government's Heat Network Zoning regulations, however is open to any public sector building

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077be8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091609-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

09323000 - District heating

09324000 - Long-distance heating

44163120 - Distance-heating pipes

44163121 - Heating pipes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jan 20274 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jun 2027 - 8 Jun 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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