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Heat Network Consultancy Services Framework

Trafford Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 18:40.

Opportunity overview

Objectives of this Procurement This procurement establishes an 8-year Open Framework Agreement from 2 November 2026 for Heat Network Consultancy Services, structured as a non-ranked arrangement under the Open Procedure in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. The Framework is designed to: • Provide compliant, efficient access to pre-qualified specialist heat network consultants across technical, financial, legal, and operational disciplines • Support high-quality, commercially viable heat network project delivery across the full project lifecycle • Maintain a competitive and open market through biannual re-opening to new entrants • Ensure full alignment with the Procurement Act 2023 and associated secondary legislation • Embed robust governance, transparency, performance monitoring, and consumer protection standards • Promote SME participation, innovation, and social value outcomes The Framework will be periodically refreshed to admit new consultants, ensuring the supply base remains current and competitive throughout the agreement term.

Classification

  • CPV09323000 — District heating
  • CPV66170000 — Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
  • CPV71241000 — Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
  • CPV71242000 — Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
  • CPV71244000 — Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs
  • CPV71314300 — Energy-efficiency consultancy services
  • CPV79111000 — Legal advisory services

Lots

  • Non Technical Services£1.7bn
  • Technical Services£1.7bn

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-05f490
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Id
ocds-h6vhtk-05f490

Type

win

Relative Value

Proportion
0.025
Monetary Value
award

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Is Open Framework Scheme
Yes
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
open
Buyer Categories
UK public sector contracting authoirities, or any body including the third sector being funded through public sector finances.
Description
Submitted day rates as part of framework application, with award via Direct awards or mini competition.
Open Framework Scheme End Date
31 Oct 2034, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
13 Jul 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
8 Jul 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
15 Oct 2026, 23:59

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
Additional CPV code added. Addtional sub-categories added under lot 2.
Id
056306-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Non Technical Services
Description
Lot 1 Non-Technical Services Lot Sub category Description SC 1.1 Heat Network Strategy, Zoning & Local Authority Readiness SC 1.2 Feasibility, Strategic Planning & Investment Due Diligence SC 1.3 Commercial, Financial & Legal Advisory SC 1.4 Procurement, Tendering & Transaction Support SC 1.5 Consumer Protection, Billing & Customer Services Compliance SC 1.6 Tariff Setting and Review SC 1.7 In-Project Resident Engagement and Behavioural Support SC 1.8 Consumer Protection Delivery and Complaints Handling SC 1.9 Project Management & Programme Delivery SC 1.10 Commercial Contract Review & Renegotiation for Existing Heat Networks SC 1.11 Assessor Services - Non Technical SC 1.12 Certification & Independent Verification - Non Technical SC 1.13 Design Compliance & Assurance - Non Technical SC 1.14 Training and Knowledge Transfer - Non Technical
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
2,040,000,000
Amount
1,700,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality including Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
65
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
2 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Oct 2034, 23:59
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Technical Services
Description
SC 2.1 Developed Design SC 2.2 Technical Design, Detailed Development & Technical Design Assurance SC 2.3 Construction Design & Pre-Construction Services SC 2.4 Installation, Construction Oversight & Site Supervision SC 2.5 Commissioning, Testing, Acceptance and Technical Assessment SC 2.6 Operation, Maintenance, Performance Optimisation and Technical Certification SC 2.7 Building Readiness & Customer Connection Support SC 2.8 Data, Digital & Smart Network Services SC 2.9 Decarbonisation and Futureproofing Advisory SC 2.10 Asset Condition Assessment, Lifecycle Planning & Technical Diligence SC 2.11 Emergency Technical Response & Resilience Planning SC 2.12 Training and Knowledge Transfer - Technical
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
2,040,000,000
Amount
1,700,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality including Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
65
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
2 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Oct 2034, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
09323000
Description
District heating
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
66170000
Description
Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71241000
Description
Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
71242000
Description
Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
71244000
Description
Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
71314300
Description
Energy-efficiency consultancy services
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
79111000
Description
Legal advisory services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
09323000
Description
District heating
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
66170000
Description
Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71241000
Description
Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
71242000
Description
Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
71244000
Description
Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
71314300
Description
Energy-efficiency consultancy services
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
79111000
Description
Legal advisory services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
056306-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
15 Jun 2026, 15:54
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Trafford Council
Id
GB-PPON-PGZW-1429-QQZQ

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PGZW-1429-QQZQ

Address

Street Address
Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road
Locality
Manchester
Postal Code
M32 0TH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD34

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Manchester · UKD34 · M32 0TH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 055659-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 056306-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·