Heat Network Consultancy Services Framework
Trafford Council · Local authority
In brief
Trafford Council awarded legal and financial services work to BWB Consulting, Ove Arup & Partners Ltd and Bevan Brittan LLP and 49 others on 23 October 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £1,700,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 8 years, starting 2 November 2026.
It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Non Technical Services 2 November 2026 to 31 October 2034 What this lot coversLot 1 Non-Technical Services Lot Sub category Description SC 1.1 Heat Network Strategy, Zoning & Local Authority Readiness SC 1.2 Feasibility, Strategic Planning & Investment Due Diligence SC 1.3 Commercial, Financial & Legal Advisory SC 1.4 Procurement, Tendering & Transaction Support SC 1.5 Consumer Protection, Billing & Customer Services Compliance SC 1.6 Tariff Setting and Review SC 1.7 In-Project Resident Engagement and Behavioural Support SC 1.8 Consumer Protection Delivery and Complaints Handling SC 1.9 Project Management & Programme Delivery SC 1.10 Commercial Contract Review & Renegotiation for Existing Heat Networks SC 1.11 Assessor Services - Non Technical SC 1.12 Certification & Independent Verification - Non Technical SC 1.13 Design Compliance & Assurance - Non Technical SC 1.14 Training and Knowledge Transfer - Non Technical | Legal services, Financial services and insurance, Architecture and engineering, Energy and utilities | £1,700,000,000 |
| Technical Services 2 November 2026 to 31 October 2034 What this lot coversSC 2.1 Developed Design SC 2.2 Technical Design, Detailed Development & Technical Design Assurance SC 2.3 Construction Design & Pre-Construction Services SC 2.4 Installation, Construction Oversight & Site Supervision SC 2.5 Commissioning, Testing, Acceptance and Technical Assessment SC 2.6 Operation, Maintenance, Performance Optimisation and Technical Certification SC 2.7 Building Readiness & Customer Connection Support SC 2.8 Data, Digital & Smart Network Services SC 2.9 Decarbonisation and Futureproofing Advisory SC 2.10 Asset Condition Assessment, Lifecycle Planning & Technical Diligence SC 2.11 Emergency Technical Response & Resilience Planning SC 2.12 Training and Knowledge Transfer - Technical | Legal services, Financial services and insurance, Architecture and engineering, Energy and utilities | £1,700,000,000 |
Who won
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 083048-2025
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 083051-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 055659-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 056306-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 100763-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
42Awards
21Suppliers it has used most for legal
- 31ten Consulting Limited1 contract
- 3d Technical Design Limited1 contract
- AECOM Limited1 contract
- Abbey Construction Consultants Ltd1 contract
- Addleshaw Goddard LLP1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open legal tenders- £200kestimated
- £800kframework ceiling
- £69kestimated
- £400kestimated
- £10.8mestimated
From notice 083048-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 15 December 2025, last updated 23 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 23 October 2026.