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Oldham Green New Deal Partnership (GNDP)

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Deadline
474 days left
July 23, 2027
Contract Details
Category
Restricted Procedure
Reference
004183-2026
Value
£3,800,000,000
Location
North West England, United Kingdom
Published
March 28, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

January 19, 2026

Deadline for Questions

July 16, 2027

Submission Deadline

July 23, 2027

Contract Start Date

September 30, 2027

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Budget
£3,800,000,000
Duration
180 months
Location
North West England
Type
Restricted Procedure
73
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

This is a UK3 Planned Procurement Notice for information purposes only. Oldham Council is seeking to develop a long-term energy/decarbonisation partnership for its local authority area with a Strategic Energy Partner (SEP). The SEP will collaborate with the Council and stakeholders to transform and decarbonise Oldham's energy infrastructure, facilitating its transition to net zero while improving community well-being. The partnership will originate, define, develop, finance, deliver, and operate decarbonisation projects. The key anchor project will be the Town Centre Heat Network. The project is supported by the DESNZ/GMCA Local Net Zero Accelerator programme and has secured £8.87 million grant from the Green Heat Network Fund. The partnership is expected to be for an initial term of 15 years with options to extend up to 25 years. The estimated contract value is between £2.2bn (excl VAT) / £2.62bn (incl VAT) and £3.2bn (excl VAT) / £3.8bn (incl VAT) over a period of up to 40 years. The planned procurement will be a 'mixed procurement', with the lead CPV code being 71314000 Energy and Related Services. The Council intends for a forthcoming UK4 Tender Notice to override this notice. Exclusivity rules for bidding models will apply, meaning a proposed Key Sub-Contractor, Partner, or Consortium Member can only be part of one bidding Supplier's submission.

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Requirements & Qualifications

17 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (4)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (5)
Technical (5)
Financial (2)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS4
--Future bids will be subject to exclusivity rules: any proposed Key Sub-Contractor, Partner, Consortium Member (SC-P-CM) or similar for a bidding Supplier may be a Key SC-P-CM or similar for one bidding Supplier only.
--Bidding Suppliers intending to appoint a Key SC-P-CM or similar must ensure that this entity is not proposed as a Key SC-P-CM or similar in any other bidding Supplier's response to the tender document.
--Bidders should note that the forthcoming UK4 Tender Notice will fully replace and override the content of this UK3 Planned Procurement Notice.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in this informational notice.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS5
--Future bids will likely require the bidder to be a Strategic Energy Partner (SEP) capable of developing a long-term energy/decarbonisation partnership for the local authority area.
--Expected to demonstrate capability to work in collaboration with the Council, key stakeholders, and organisations across the borough.
--Expected to demonstrate capability to innovate and generate holistic and deliverable energy solutions.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS5
--Expected to possess expertise and experience in energy infrastructure transformation and decarbonisation.
--Expected to have specific expertise in developing and operating heat networks, including regional heat networks and expansion under programmes like the Advanced Zoning Programme (AZP).
--Expected to demonstrate the capacity to deliver a range of long-term schemes over many years.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS2
--Future bids will likely require demonstration of financial capability to finance decarbonisation projects and initiatives of significant scale.
--Expected to have the financial capacity to support projects with an estimated total value between £2.2bn and £3.2bn (excl VAT) over a period of up to 40 years.

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Documents

9 documents available with AI summaries

Attachment A-5103HTM
A-5103.html

This document, an attachment to an informational UK3 Planned Procurement Notice, provides historical context from Oldham Council's market engagement for a long-term energy/decarbonisation partnership, but its content is currently unavailable ("Page not found").

Attachment A-5104HTM
A-5104.html

This informational UK3 Planned Procurement Notice from Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council details a future long-term energy and decarbonisation partnership (Oldham Green New Deal Partnership) valued at £2.2bn-£3.2bn, outlining the project scope, market engagement, and future bidding exclusivity rules, but is not a call for responses.

Attachment A-5105HTM
A-5105.html

This document, intended as an attachment to an informational UK3 Planned Procurement Notice for a long-term energy/decarbonisation partnership in Oldham, is currently unavailable as its content displays "Page not found".

Attachment A-5107HTM
A-5107.html

This UK3 Planned Procurement Notice from Oldham Council provides information on a future £2.2bn-£3.2bn long-term energy and decarbonisation partnership, including a Town Centre Heat Network, and is for information purposes only, not an invitation to tender.

Lot L-1HTM
L-1.html

This document provides a link to a historical market engagement online event video, shared for informational purposes within the UK3 Planned Procurement Notice for Oldham's long-term energy/decarbonisation partnership.

OCDS RecordDOC
004183-2026_ocds_record.json

This UK3 Planned Procurement Notice from Oldham Council informs the market about a future £2.2bn-£3.2bn long-term energy/decarbonisation partnership, including a Town Centre Heat Network, providing market capacity building details and exclusivity rules for bidding, but it is for information only and not a call for responses.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
004183-2026_ocds_release.json

This informational UK3 Planned Procurement Notice from Oldham Council outlines a future long-term energy and decarbonisation partnership (estimated £2.2bn-£3.2bn over 15-25 years) to transform the local energy infrastructure, emphasizing that it is for market information only and not an invitation to tender.

Official PDF VersionPDF
004183-2026_official.pdf

This UK3 Planned Procurement Notice from Oldham Council is for information only, not inviting responses, and details the upcoming long-term Strategic Energy Partnership for decarbonisation, including a £2.2bn-£3.2bn Town Centre Heat Network project, outlining future tender exclusivity rules and market capacity building support.

Tender NoticeHTM
004183-2026.html

This UK3 Planned Procurement Notice from Oldham Council provides information on a future long-term energy and decarbonisation partnership (Oldham Green New Deal Partnership) with an estimated value of £2.2bn-£3.2bn over 40 years, outlining market capacity building support and future bidding exclusivity rules.

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Tender Quality Score

This is a well-described planned procurement notice for a significant decarbonisation partnership, demonstrating strong sustainability focus and providing ample lead time for market engagement. However, it is hampered by inaccessible supporting documents and a lack of electronic submission capabilities for the future tender.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The notice clearly states its informational purpose as a UK3 Planned Procurement Notice, adhering to national pre-procurement conventions. The submission deadline for the future tender is set far in advance, providing reasonable preparation time. While the procedure type is mentioned, the specific codes are missing, and the CPV code is broad, though an explanation for this limitation is provided.

Missing procedure codes
Broad CPV code (despite explanation)
Clarity80/100

The project description is exceptionally clear, detailing the scope, objectives, and key initiatives of the Green New Deal Partnership. The AI-extracted requirements are well-articulated and understandable for future bidders. However, specific evaluation criteria for the actual tender are not yet defined, which is a common characteristic of a planned notice but a point of clarity for a full tender.

No specific evaluation criteria defined
Completeness70/100

Basic information, estimated value, contract duration, and start date are comprehensively provided. The description offers substantial detail on the project's context and goals. A significant drawback is that two of the nine attached documents are reported as 'Page not found', hindering full access to all intended background information.

Two attached documents are inaccessible ('Page not found')
Fairness65/100

The long lead time for the future tender's submission deadline promotes fairness by allowing extensive market preparation. The estimated value is fully disclosed, and the AI-extracted requirements appear generic and capability-focused, not tailored to a specific company. However, the inaccessibility of some documents and the absence of e-submission capabilities raise concerns regarding equal access and transparency.

Inaccessible attached documents
No e-submission supported
Practicality60/100

The contract start date and duration are clearly specified, and financing context, including grant information, is available. However, the lack of electronic submission, as flagged by automated checks, represents a significant practical limitation for potential bidders. The broken document links also reduce the practicality of accessing comprehensive information.

No electronic submission supported
Inaccessible attached documents
Data Consistency85/100

The key dates are logical and consistent, with the planned notice well in advance of the future tender's submission and contract start. Most essential fields are populated, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions. Minor gaps include an empty 'Liable Person' field and missing procedure codes.

Empty 'Liable Person' field
Missing procedure codes
Sustainability95/100

Sustainability is a core and explicit focus of this partnership, aiming for 'net zero' and 'decarbonisation' through initiatives like the Town Centre Heat Network. It clearly integrates social aspects by focusing on 'improving the wellbeing of Oldham's local communities' and promotes innovation through the Strategic Energy Partner's expected role.

Strengths

Clear and detailed project description with strong strategic vision.
Exceptional focus on sustainability, including green, social, and innovation aspects.
Provides a very long lead time for market participants to prepare for the actual tender.
Estimated contract value and duration are clearly specified and explained.
Comprehensive AI-extracted requirements provide a good overview for future bidders.

Concerns

Two critical attached documents are currently inaccessible ('Page not found').
The automated checks indicate no electronic submission is supported, which is a significant practical drawback.
Specific evaluation criteria and their weighting are not yet defined for the forthcoming tender.
Missing specific procedure codes and the 'Liable Person' field.
The primary CPV code is broad, despite an explanation of system limitations.

Recommendations

1. Ensure all linked and attached documents are fully accessible and functional prior to the release of the UK4 Tender Notice.
2. Implement robust electronic submission capabilities for the forthcoming tender to enhance accessibility, efficiency, and fairness for all bidders.
3. Clearly define and publish detailed evaluation criteria, including weighting, in the subsequent tender notice to ensure full transparency and objectivity.

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