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Stockport Council - Heat Network Development Partner

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Deadline
52 days left
April 24, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
017967-2026
Value
£480,894,000
Location
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Published
February 23, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 27, 2026

Deadline for Questions

April 17, 2026

Submission Deadline

April 24, 2026

Contract Start Date

July 07, 2026

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Budget
£480,894,000
Duration
12 months
Location
Greater Manchester
Type
Other
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

Stockport Council is one of the leading authorities participating in the Government's Advanced Zoning Programme (AZP). Under the AZP, Stockport Council is seeking to procure a Development Agreement with a partner to fully design and ultimately invest, build, operate and manage the Stockport District Heat Network (a Green Heat Fund supported scheme). Please see tender pack for a full outline of the requirements.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for a Heat Network Development Partner is generally well-structured with a clear objective and substantial estimated value. Key information is present, but the lack of explicit evaluation criteria and accessible document content are notable weaknesses.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender adheres to general procurement principles with a specified CPV code and an open procedure. Deadlines are provided, though the submission deadline might be considered tight given the project's scope. No disputes are reported, and regulatory compliance is assumed given the context of a government program.

Clarity80/100

The description clearly outlines the project's objective: to find a partner for designing, investing, building, operating, and managing a district heat network. The reference to a 'tender pack' for full requirements indicates where detailed information can be found, suggesting a structured approach to documentation.

Completeness70/100

Essential information such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, and submission deadline are present. However, the absence of accessible document content and the lack of specified evaluation criteria detract from overall completeness.

No document content available
Missing evaluation criteria
Fairness85/100

The tender uses an open procedure, which promotes fairness. The estimated value is disclosed, and the criteria for participation (exclusion, technical, financial) are listed, suggesting an objective approach. There is no indication of requirements tailored to specific companies.

Practicality65/100

The tender specifies a contract start date and duration. However, the lack of information regarding e-submission and the availability of document URLs limits the practicality for potential bidders. Financing information is not explicitly detailed.

No e-submission
Document URL not provided
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, value, and deadlines are populated consistently. There are no reported disputes or suspensions, and the dates provided (submission deadline, contract start) are logically sequenced.

Sustainability50/100

While the project involves a 'Green Heat Network Fund supported scheme,' the tender document itself does not explicitly detail green procurement, social aspects, or innovation as mandatory criteria. It is not explicitly stated as EU funded.

Not explicitly green procurement
No social criteria specified

Strengths

Clear project objective and scope
Substantial estimated value disclosed
Open procedure for broad participation
Mandatory participation criteria outlined

Concerns

Lack of accessible tender document content
Missing explicit evaluation criteria
No e-submission specified
Limited explicit sustainability criteria

Recommendations

1. Provide direct links to all tender documents and ensure their content is accessible.
2. Clearly define and publish the evaluation criteria to enhance transparency and fairness.

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