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The University of Salford is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to design, supply, install, commission, and hand over a rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system for the Faith Centre on the Peel Campus. The project forms part of the University's...
Buyer
University of Salford
Location
Salford
Deadline
Closes 14 Oct 2026
Value
£90k
Key dates and value
Status
Closed
Submission deadline
13 Jul 2026
Published
15 Jun 2026
Estimated value
£1.7bn
Contract start
2 Nov 2026
Contract end
31 Oct 2034
Location
Manchester, North West England
Notice type
UK4
Buyer type
Local Authority
Overview
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.
CPV codes
09323000 District heating
66170000 Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
71242000 Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
71244000 Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs
71314300 Energy-efficiency consultancy services
79111000 Legal advisory services
About the buyer
Trafford Council has published 28 tender notices since 7 Oct 2023, with a combined advertised value of £3.9bn. 3 of them are currently open.
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