Procurement

Heat Network Consultancy Services Framework

Trafford Council

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05f490

Description

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.

Notices

UK4: Tender notice

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-056306
Published: 15 June 2026, 3:54pm

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UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-083051
Published: 15 December 2025, 4:42pm