--- title: "Heat Network Development Partner for the Sheffield AZP Opportunity Area" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0657bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0657bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0657bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0657bf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-11" --- # Heat Network Development Partner for the Sheffield AZP Opportunity Area Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0657bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0657bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0657bf.json) ## Summary Sheffield City Council is actively seeking a Development Partner for a major project involving the creation of a low-carbon heat network within the Sheffield Advanced Zoning Programme (AZP) Opportunity Area. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, is open to suitably qualified and experienced candidates through an open procedure. The submission deadline for tenders has been extended to 19th June 2026, following an updated clarification question deadline of 5th June 2026, due to a temporary unavailability of external legal support. This project, located in Sheffield, falls under the services category and is valued at approximately £1,200,000. The tender aligns with the objectives of the UK Procurement Act 2023, requiring proposals to present innovative solutions for district heating, heat recovery, and energy services within the selected area. The project is set to commence on 18th August 2026 and conclude by 17th August 2028. This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in energy services, urban development, and construction, particularly those with experience in low-carbon technologies. The focus on district heating systems, heat pumps, and heat-recovery systems signifies potential growth for businesses in energy infrastructure by contributing to a sustainable energy future aligned with national strategies. Firms capable of delivering technically sound and commercially viable proposals could potentially secure substantial growth through involvement in creating one of the UK's pioneering zonal heat networks. Organisations that thrive on innovative and scalable urban infrastructure solutions will find this opportunity particularly lucrative, positioning themselves as key players in the evolving energy sector. ## Notice Sheffield City Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Development Partner to develop a large-scale, low-carbon heat network project within the Sheffield Advanced Zoning Programme (AZP) Opportunity Area to a point where it is fully developed and capable of proceeding to delivery. ### Planning Information https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103001&TID=100108208&B= ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043093-2026 | | 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 | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 19 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 2HH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 09323000 - District heating - 42511110 - Heat pumps - 44622000 - Heat-recovery systems - 45211360 - Urban development construction work - 45232140 - District-heating mains construction work - 45232141 - Heating works - 45232142 - Heat-transfer station construction work - 71314000 - Energy and related services ## Release History - 11 May 2026 at 14:19 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043093-2026 - 26 Mar 2026 at 12:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027856-2026 - 19 Feb 2026 at 10:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015077-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043093-2026 11th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027856-2026 26th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015077-2026 19th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://sheffield.gov.uk - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103001&TID=100108208&B= - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104113&TID100109285&B= - 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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