---
title: "National Framework for Heat Network Connection & Supply"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-077be8"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "Crown Commercial Service"
published: "2026-09-28"
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# National Framework for Heat Network Connection & Supply

Buyer: Crown Commercial Service  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-077be8

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## Summary

The Government Commercial Agency intends to establish a national open framework for connecting public sector buildings to existing heat networks and supplying heat through ongoing supply contracts. The framework is intended to support the Government’s heat network zoning regulations and can be used by public sector buildings generally. The services cover district and long-distance heating, energy supply and associated services, including heating pipes. Delivery is across the United Kingdom. This is relevant to heat network operators and suppliers able to develop building connections and provide continuing heat supply, as well as businesses providing related energy services and infrastructure.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the buyer has set out its intention to procure, but has not invited tenders. It is planned as one lot under an open framework agreement. The buyer’s stated framework period is 9 June 2027 to 8 June 2035. The estimated value is £800 million excluding VAT (£1 billion including VAT). The buyer expects to publish a further notice on 20 January 2027. The planning information does not set out a tender deadline, participation requirements or evaluation criteria, so suppliers should treat these details as unsettled until the procurement reaches the tender stage. No engagement or consultation is described.

The framework is intended to give public sector buildings a route to connect to existing heat networks and secure ongoing heat supply, creating scope for suppliers whose businesses cover both connection development and continuing operation or supply. Heat network operators and energy providers with the capability to work with public sector estates are likely to be well placed, alongside firms able to deliver or support district heating infrastructure, including heating pipework and related energy services. Its national reach and intended use by public sector buildings beyond those directly affected by heat network zoning may suit suppliers able to serve projects in different parts of the United Kingdom. The buyer has identified support for heat network zoning as a purpose, but has not yet set out specific technical standards or supplier qualifications.

## Notice

Open Framework Agreement enabling public sector buildings to develop connections to existing Heat Networks and ongoing supply contracts. This framework will directly support the Government's Heat Network Zoning regulations, however is open to any public sector building

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091609-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Jan 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2027 - 8 Jun 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Crown Commercial Service |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Postcode area | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 09323000 - District heating
- 09324000 - Long-distance heating
- 44163120 - Distance-heating pipes
- 44163121 - Heating pipes
- 71314000 - Energy and related services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2026 at 17:42 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091609-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091609-2026
  28th September 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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