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Planned procurement · Notice 092205-2026

Rochdale Town Centre District Heat Network Development

Rochdale Borough Council

Value
Value not stated
Stage
Early notice
Where
North West
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Contract
4 Aug 2027 – 3 Aug 2028

In plain English

Rochdale Borough Council is preparing to run a procurement for a Development Partner for the Rochdale Town Centre Heat Network, and is holding a virtual Bidders Day on 15 October from 12pm to 1pm to introduce the project ahead of the formal tender. This is market engagement only, not a live bid opportunity; the actual contract period stated runs from 4 August 2027 to 3 August 2028.

Good fit for: Energy infrastructure developers and heat network specialists interested in future district heating contracts.

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

Rochdale Borough Council is preparing to launch a procurement exercise for a Development Partner for the Rochdale Town Centre Heat Network and is inviting interested organisations to attend a virtual Bidders Day on Thursday 15th October between 12pm to 1pm. The Bidders Day will provide prospective bidders with an introduction to the project and the forthcoming procurement opportunity, with contributions from representatives of the project team. The event will be delivered via a presentation with contributions from Rochdale/GMCA and the Council's advisers. Please note that questions will not be answered during the event. Questions raised through the meeting will be recorded and responses will be provided following the event. These responses will be circulated to attendees alongside the presentation materials as part of the procurement documentation. Organisations interested in attending should register their interest by emailing [email address on the official notice] and [email address on the official notice]. Joining details for the Microsoft Teams event will be provided. Participation in the Bidders Day is intended to support market engagement ahead of the forthcoming procurement opportunity. Attendance at the event is not a prerequisite for participation in the subsequent procurement process.

Procedure: not stated. Published 30 Sep 2026.

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