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title: "District Heating Network Scaffolding Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05538f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-25"
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# District Heating Network Scaffolding Framework

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05538f

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Nottingham City Council is currently in the planning stage, focusing on creating a District Heating Network Scaffolding Framework. This project, under the industry category of works, is situated in the UKF14 region of the United Kingdom. A preliminary market engagement is underway to better understand the market's capabilities before the formal procurement process. The deadline for submitting responses to the related questionnaire is set for 4th July 2025. This procurement exercise is conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to its suitability criteria. Businesses involved in scaffolding work and infrastructure development within the specified region will find this opportunity particularly beneficial to expand their services. Engaging in this initial market exercise can provide insight and influence the final design of the procurement, allowing businesses to align their offerings with the upcoming tender's expectations.

## Notice

This pre-market engagement exercise is being conducted in accordance with Sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023. Its primary purpose is to help the contracting authority better understand the market's capacity, capabilities, and potential solutions prior to initiating a formal procurement process. Participation in this exercise does not form part of the formal procurement process and will not be used to assess or pre-qualify suppliers. All insights gathered will be used solely to inform the upcoming procurement and ensure it is designed in a way that is open, competitive, and effective.

### Planning Information

Please submit responses to CPU 7584 District Heating Network Scaffolding Framework Questionnaire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035136-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF14 Nottingham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45262100 - Scaffolding work

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2025 at 14:07 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035136-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035136-2025
  25th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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