Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency)
The Lumen, St James Boulevard, Newcastle Helix
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 5BZ
UK
E-mail: etendering@homesengland.gov.uk
NUTS: UKC
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9808e69b-5af0-ef11-8134-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=ff1dc4a1-5df0-ef11-8134-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal agency/office
I.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Homes England - Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) Led Integrated Utility Framework
Reference number: DN764783
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45231400
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short 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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
400 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45317300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
400 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Subject to re-procurement ahead of expiry.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
30/04/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
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.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/02/2025