Scope
Reference
Q094
Description
Bolton Council wish to appoint an investor / developer of heat networks to commercialise Bolton's heat network Advanced Zonal Program, including the town centre reference scheme from its current status through to a stage that will allow the investor / developer to commit to delivering the AZP and town centre projects. This procurement will appoint a development partner via a Development Agreement.
Total value (estimated)
- £57,500,000 excluding VAT
- £57,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 February 2026 to 2 February 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 October 2025, 4:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
31 October 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
8 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 70% |
| Social Value | Quality | 20% |
| Commercial (Quantitative) | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Invitation to Tender Stage
Clarification Stage
Award Stage
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d6ba61c4-1a8f-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
Contracting authority
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBJZ-9785-JTLD
Town Hall, Victoria Square
Bolton
BL1 1RU
United Kingdom
Email: corporate.procurement@bolton.gov.uk
Website: http://www.bolton.gov.uk
Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government