--- title: "Homes England - Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) Led Integrated Utility Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-45bf8030-f18a-4bdc-8af2-faa2c23a17ac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45bf8030-f18a-4bdc-8af2-faa2c23a17ac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45bf8030-f18a-4bdc-8af2-faa2c23a17ac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45bf8030-f18a-4bdc-8af2-faa2c23a17ac.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)" published: "2025-02-21" --- # Homes England - Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) Led Integrated Utility Framework Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45bf8030-f18a-4bdc-8af2-faa2c23a17ac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45bf8030-f18a-4bdc-8af2-faa2c23a17ac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45bf8030-f18a-4bdc-8af2-faa2c23a17ac.json) ## Summary Homes England, the organisation behind the procurement process, has initiated the planning stage for the "Homes England - Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) Led Integrated Utility Framework." This project falls under the industry category of construction work for electricity power lines and electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus. It is focused on locations within England. The current key milestone is the engagement end date set for 14 March 2025, by 23:59. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with a market engagement notice published to gather early interest and feedback from potential suppliers. Further details and the early engagement questionnaire can be accessed through Homes England's e-Tendering system. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the assessment, planning, design, delivery, ownership, and maintenance of utility infrastructure, primarily those specialising in large-scale residential development projects. The framework aims to support residential-led development and regeneration projects through integrated power and water utility solutions. With a substantial budget of GBP 400 million, this procurement is especially suited for SMEs looking to expand their operations in the utility sector. Businesses that register and participate in the early engagement will have a prime opportunity to shape the final procurement process and framework structure, potentially securing long-term contracts with Homes England. ## Notice Homes England requires the assessment, planning, design, delivery, ownership and maintenance of reliable utility infrastructure that meets the needs of diverse and complex small and large-scale residential led developments. To accelerate delivery, Homes England is seeking to create a framework to provide integrated power and water utility and services solutions to directly support the Agency's pipeline of residential led development and regeneration projects, led by an Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO). The value stated in this notice is based on the value we would expect to spend with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) during the framework period. The type of procedure for procurement has not yet been finalised. It is also not known at this stage whether the framework will be divided into lots. Further information can be accessed via Home England's e-Tendering system. Those wishing to download and return a questionnaire for this opportunity should submit their response through our e-Tendering system. The envisaged Framework will be subject to Cabinet Office Spend Controls. Deadline for responses is Friday 14 March 2025 at 1pm. Additional information: The purpose of the Prior Information Notice ("PIN") is to issue a pre-market consultation questionnaire to understand the level of appetite within the market for the following Framework requirements. If not already registered, candidates should register on the Homes England eTendering system at https://procontract.due-north.com/Login Additional conditions regarding this early engagement: 1) This early engagement is not a call for competition and is not published to reduce time limits for the receipt of tenders 2) Homes England reserves the right not to commence any procurement or award any framework in respect of this notice 3) The information contained in this early engagement may be subject to change due to the impact of governance, assurance and regulatory changes. Insofar as permitted by law, Homes England shall not be liable for any losses incurred by any party as a result of reliance on the information contained/linked herein 4) Homes England reserve the right to include this requirement within alternative procurements 5) Failure to register an interest in connection with this early engagement shall not prevent an organisation from participating in a formal call for competition Please note, it is envisaged that the resultant procurement procedure that will follow will be under the Procurement Act 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f786b1-fca8-4d9d-b474-cd8c6f81e888 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY) | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE4 5BZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Arthur's Hill | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines - 45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 15:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f786b1-fca8-4d9d-b474-cd8c6f81e888 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f786b1-fca8-4d9d-b474-cd8c6f81e888 21st February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9808e69b-5af0-ef11-8134-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=ff1dc4a1-5df0-ef11-8134-005056b64545 Link to Early Engagement Questionnaire ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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