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Awarded United Kingdom ServicesFramework agreement

Heat Network Consultancy Services Framework

Reference ocds-h6vhtk-05f490 · Trafford Council

Awarded to 31TEN CONSULTING LIMITED and 51 others.

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Amounts and figures

2
Lots

Description

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.

Lots (2)

LotDescriptionCPV codeAmount
1 Lot 1 09323000 District heating —
2 Lot 2 09323000 District heating —

Awards

LotAwarded toAmountDate
1 31TEN CONSULTING LIMITED £1,700,000,000 23 October 2026
1 AMBERSIDE ADVISORS LTD — 23 October 2026
1 BFY GROUP LIMITED — 23 October 2026
1 Bird&Bird LLP — 23 October 2026
1 BURGES SALMON LLP — 23 October 2026
1 Centre for Sustainable Energy — 23 October 2026
1 CARBON TRUST ADVISORY LIMITED — 23 October 2026
1 CUBELYNX LIMITED — 23 October 2026
1 BEVAN BRITTAN LLP — 23 October 2026
2 ABBEY CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS LTD £1,700,000,000 23 October 2026

Official publications

MediumReferenceDate
FTS 100763-2026 23 October 2026

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