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title: "Preliminary Market Consultation Vacant Property Utilities Supply, Sheffield"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0671aa"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# Preliminary Market Consultation Vacant Property Utilities Supply, Sheffield

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0671aa

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council is actively planning a tender process for the supply of utilities to vacant properties it owns within Sheffield, specifically targeting the service and utilities sector related to residential properties and the oil and gas industry. The process is currently at the planning stage with a preliminary market consultation in progress to gauge supplier capabilities in delivering these services. Interested parties should note that the engagement deadline is set for 15th April 2026, and the procurement process falls under the utilities special regime, valued at approximately 840,000 GBP. The anticipated contract period is from 1st November 2026 until 31st October 2030.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in residential property services and gas industry professional services, and potentially those involved in VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise) activities. Organisations that can offer innovative solutions for utility supply management will find this contract conducive to driving business growth and expanding their service portfolios. The tender is suitable for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive services across the UKE32 region, making it an attractive proposition for those looking to establish or enhance their foothold in the utility services market for public sector clients.

## Notice

Sheffield City Council is conducting this preliminary market consultation to understand the supply market's ability to deliver a Vacant Property Utilities Supply for all residential properties that the Council owns in Sheffield. The responses received will the Council shape it's requirements and determine the strategy to take.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104016&TID=100109189&B= All dates and contract values shown are estimates and subject Sheffield City Council issuing a tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026377-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 70 - Real estate services
- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 70331000 - Residential property services
- 76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry
- 76100000 - Professional services for the gas industry

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 15:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026377-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026377-2026
  23rd March 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=104016&TID=100109189&B=
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104016&TID=100109189&B=AlldatesandcontractvaluesshownareestimatesandsubjectSheffieldCityCouncilissuingatender.
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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