--- title: "Heat network grant funded \"early works\" - Civic Centre Muse development site" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0525bd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0525bd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0525bd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0525bd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-24" --- # Heat network grant funded "early works" - Civic Centre Muse development site Buyer: OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0525bd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0525bd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0525bd.json) ## Summary Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council has announced a forthcoming procurement opportunity under the planning stage for the installation of heat network infrastructure at the Civic Centre Muse development site. This pipeline notice, dated 24th May 2025, highlights early works funded by a heat network grant aimed at servicing one of the Muse tower blocks. Located in Oldham, within the UKD37 region, this project is classified under engineering works and construction in the long-distance heating category. Though the procurement route and further details are yet to be finalized, potential suppliers should be aware that the estimated contract value is £2,400,000 with further opportunities expected between October 2026 and January 2027. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises skilled in heating equipment, heating pipes, and construction works. The procurement process will follow an open competition method, allowing wider participation. Businesses specialising in renewable energy infrastructure and heat network solutions will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. Given its planned status and the potential for scope enhancement, interested businesses should monitor updates closely to position themselves strategically as the final procurement approach is developed. ## Notice Installation of pipework and / or heat network infrastructure to serve one of the Muse tower blocks at the Civic Centre site. This is a Pipeline Notice only and does not require responding to. This notice is to inform potential bidders that at some time during the next 18 months we may be advertising this opportunity. Please do not respond at this time. The procurement detailed in this notice is subject to internal governance and approvals. The procurement route to market is yet to be determined and this notice will be updated once the procurement route is known. We reserve the right to amend the proposed procurement route at any point up until the actual tender notice is issued. We reserve the right to amend the project details including value or consolidate the spend further with other projects (where applicable). The CPV codes may be expanded further besides the ones listed subject to further scope clarification of the project. The procurement may include mixed procurement including goods or services apart from construction works. As such it may be determined that the procurement included in this pipeline may fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 23, Provider Selection Regime or the opportunity may be withdrawn altogether, or the procedure type etc. may change. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027333-2025 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | OLDHAM | | Post town | Oldham | | Postcode | OL1 1HD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Oldham | | Electoral ward | Coldhurst | | Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton | | Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 09324000 - Long-distance heating - 39715200 - Heating equipment - 44163121 - Heating pipes - 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works ## Release History - 24 May 2025 at 18:46 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027333-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027333-2025 24th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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