Heat Network Consultancy Services Framework
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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.
What the notice asks for
Provide compliant, efficient access to pre-qualified specialist
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
Support high-quality, commercially viable heat network project delivery across the full project lifecycle.
Maintain a competitive and open market through
Maintain a competitive and open market through biannual re-opening to new entrants.
Ensure full alignment with the Procurement Act
Ensure full alignment with the Procurement Act 2023 and associated secondary legislation.
The Framework will be periodically refreshed
The Framework will be periodically refreshed to admit new consultants, ensuring the supply base remains current and competitive throughout the agreement term.
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What this notice demands of you
2 named, none in explicit obligation language. Each one is quoted from the notice.
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.
Promote SME participation, innovation, and social value outcomes
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- tender · Open
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- 056306-2026
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