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Published 21 Feb 2025, 15:52 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Homes England - Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) Led Integrated Utility Framework

Official notice

Authority: Homes England (Public body)

Framework agreementWorks
Planned pipeline value£400,000,000pipeline notice, not a live tender
Tender notice expected 30 Apr 2025from the planned procurement notice
Notice summaryFrom the published notice

Homes England requires the assessment, planning, design, delivery, ownership and maintenance of reliable utility infrastructure that meets the needs of diverse and complex small and large-scale residential led developments. To accelerate delivery, Homes England is seeking to create a framework to provide integrated power and water utility and services solutions to directly support the Agency’s pipeline of residential led development and regeneration projects, led by an Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO).

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Homes England requires the assessment, planning, design, delivery, ownership and maintenance of reliable utility infrastructure that meets the needs of diverse and complex small and large-scale residential led developments.

To accelerate delivery, Homes England is seeking to create a framework to provide integrated power and water utility and services solutions to directly support the Agency’s pipeline of residential led development and regeneration projects, led by an Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO).

The value stated in this notice is based on the value we would expect to spend with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) during the framework period.

The type of procedure for procurement has not yet been finalised. It is also not known at this stage whether the framework will be divided into lots.

Further information can be accessed via Home England's e-Tendering system. Those wishing to download and return a questionnaire for this opportunity should submit their response through our e-Tendering system.

The envisaged Framework will be subject to Cabinet Office Spend Controls.

Deadline for responses is Friday 14 March 2025 at 1pm.

CPV: Construction work for electricity power lines · Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1The purpose of the Prior Information Notice ("PIN") is to issue a pre-market…PlannedRenewalPublished value£400,000,000

The purpose of the Prior Information Notice ("PIN") is to issue a pre-market consultation questionnaire to understand the level of appetite within the market for the following Framework requirements.

If not already registered, candidates should register on the Homes England eTendering system at procontract.due-north.com/Login ↗

Extensions: Subject to re-procurement ahead of expiry.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “Homes England - Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) Led…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Past planning notice
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
21 Feb 2025, 15:52 GMT
Last source update
21 Feb 2025, 15:52 GMT
Authority reference
DN764783
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-006939
Classification (CPV)
Construction work for electricity power linesElectrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus
Delivery area
North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)
+1 moreSouth West (UKK)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e728 Find a Tender

Publisher note: Additional conditions regarding this early engagement: 1) This early engagement is not a call for competition and is not published to reduce time limits for the receipt of tenders 2) Homes England reserves the right not to commence any procurement or award any framework in respect of this notice 3) The information contained in this early engagement may be subject to change due to the impact of governance, assurance and regulatory changes. Insofar as permitted by law, Homes England shall not be liable for any losses incurred by any party as a result of reliance on the information contained/linked herein 4) Homes England reserve the right to include this requirement within alternative procurements 5) Failure to register an interest in connection with this early engagement shall not prevent an organisation from participating in a formal call for competition Please note, it is envisaged that the resultant procurement procedure that will follow will be under the Procurement Act 2023.

How it was run

Official notice
Appointment period ends
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Timeline

21 Feb 2025 → 30 Apr 2025 · 2 dates
  1. Notice published
    21 Feb 2025, 15:52 GMT
  2. Tender notice expected
    30 Apr 2025, 00:00 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Pipeline notice
Awards (0)
No award published
Contracts (0)
No contract published
Bid statistics
No aggregate bid statistics published

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency)

Contracting authorityPublic bodyNational or federal agency/officeHousing and community amenities The Lumen, St James Boulevard, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne, North East, NE4 5BZContact email Published organisation website ↗

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.