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title: "Stockport Council - Heat Network Development Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05efb6"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Stockport Council - Heat Network Development Partner

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05efb6

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## Summary

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a procurement process seeking a Development Agreement partner for the Stockport District Heat Network under the Government's Advanced Zoning Programme. This project falls within the engineering design services category and is located in Stockport, United Kingdom. The tender is at the 'Tender Update' stage, with submission extended to 24th April 2026. Enquiries must be made by 27th March 2026, and the contract is anticipated to start on 8th July 2026, lasting one year. The Council has chosen an open procedure, which allows transparent competition, and is regulated under the Procurement Contract Regulations 2015.

This tender represents a significant opportunity, offering potential business growth for companies specialising in engineering design services, particularly those focusing on sustainable and green energy solutions. With a budget of approximately £406 million, this project is well-suited for firms experienced in large-scale heat network projects, offering strategic advantages in infrastructure development and investment. Companies capable of bringing innovative approaches to technical, social value, and pricing criteria stand to gain considerably from participation in this procurement process, given the emphasis on sustainability and sector-leading management processes.

## Notice

Stockport Council is one of the leading authorities participating in the Government's Advanced Zoning Programme (AZP). Under the AZP, Stockport Council is seeking to procure a Development Agreement with a partner to fully design and ultimately invest, build, operate and manage the Stockport District Heat Network (a Green Heat Network Fund supported scheme). Please see tender pack for a full outline of the requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017967-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2026 - 7 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £406,490,000 |
| Lots value | £406,490,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOCKPORT |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK1 3XE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Stockport |
| Electoral ward | Brinnington & Stockport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Stockport |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 14:10 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017967-2026
- 5 Dec 2025 at 13:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080167-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017967-2026
  27th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080167-2025
  5th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/DN797398

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