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title: "SOL30257 SOL UKC Hub Energy Network - Commercialisation Consultants 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06af75"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-08"
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# SOL30257 SOL UKC Hub Energy Network - Commercialisation Consultants 2026

Buyer: SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06af75

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## Summary

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "SOL30257 SOL UKC Hub Energy Network - Commercialisation Consultants 2026." This initiative focuses on engaging a Development Partner for the commercialisation phase of energy networks at the UK Central (UKC) Hub. The procurement is set within the services industry category, encompassing construction, business services, technical, and consultancy services, and is located in Solihull, United Kingdom. Key dates include a registration deadline for pre-market engagement set at 16:00 on 15 June 2026, with future notices expected by 1 July 2026, and a contract period from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for organisations involved in construction, legal, financial, technical, and commercial advisory services, particularly those familiar with Heat Network Zoning. Ideal candidates are those currently providing similar services and seeking to extend their market reach by contributing to a high-profile public sector energy project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, offering a pathway for expanding operations within the UK government's energy initiatives. With a contract value up to £600,000, this project provides a lucrative opportunity for firms to aid in a sustainable infrastructure project.

## Notice

Pre-Market Engagement: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) are carrying out a pre-market engagement exercise to help to plan for the commercialisation phase of the development of energy network(s) at the UKC hub, with a view to appointing a Development Partner to fund, design, build, operate and maintain the scheme(s). This work follows on from detailed project development work as highlighted below. SMBC wants to engage with the market to determine the best means of procuring a commercialisation team that includes Technical, Legal, Financial and Commercial advisors. We would like to hear from organisations currently delivering these services for other schemes in Heat Network Zoning areas. This market engagement will also provide the opportunity for organisations to specify their interest in delivering services to the UKC Hub project.

### Planning Information

Participants are asked to register on SMBC E-tendering portal via https://solihull.my.site.com/s/ to complete the pre-market engagement questionnaire and return by 16:00 on 15/6/2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053665-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG32 Solihull |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 09:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053665-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053665-2026
  8th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://solihull.my.site.com/s/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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