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Heat Network Consultancy Services Framework

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Trafford Council has established an 8-year Open Framework Agreement for Heat Network Consultancy Services, commencing on 2 November 2026. This non-ranked arrangement, conducted under the Open Procedure in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, is designed to provide efficient access to pre-qualified specialists across technical, financial, legal, and operational disciplines. The framework aims to support the delivery of commercially viable heat network projects throughout their entire lifecycle while embedding high standards of governance, transparency, and consumer protection. To maintain a competitive market and encourage innovation and SME participation, the agreement will be re-opened to new entrants every two years. The framework is divided into two distinct lots, with Lot 1 for Non-Technical Services awarding contracts to 48 suppliers and Lot 2 for Technical Services awarding contracts to 32 suppliers. The total estimated value of the contract is 1.7 billion pounds excluding VAT. By utilizing a periodically refreshed supply base, the agreement ensures that the consultancy services remain current and aligned with evolving industry standards and social value outcomes.

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Trafford Council 8-year heat network consultancy framework valued at 1.7 billion pounds.

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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.

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