Status unknownUnited KingdomWorks

Provision of Cambridge City Centre District Heat Network

Published: Published 17 February 2026
Deadline: Deadline: 15 December 2026 (145 days left)

Overview

Cambridge City Council is seeking a Design, Build, Operate and Maintenance (DBOM) partner to develop and deliver a low-carbon city centre district heating network using air source and river source heat pumps, with electric boiler support, serving academic institutions and public-sector organisations. The project is in early market engagement phase with formal procurement anticipated for Q3 2026, subject to council approval and Green Heat Network Fund funding, with construction phased over 5–10 years and first heat delivery targeted for 2030.

Key details

Country: United Kingdom
Status: Status unknown
Category: Works
Procedure: Open
Published: 17 February 2026
Deadline: 15 December 2026

Classification (CPV)

Urban development construction workDistrict-heating mains construction workHeating worksEnergy and related services

Notice history

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Planning Update
9 July 2026
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Planning Update
9 July 2026
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Planning Update
7 July 2026
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Planning Update
3 July 2026
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Prior Information Notice
17 February 2026
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Prior Information Notice
17 February 2026
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Contracting authority

BURO HAPPOLD LIMITEDProcuring entity
Bath, United Kingdom
GB-COH: 02049511
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AMBERSIDE ADVISORS LTD
Procuring entity
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
GB-COH: 06078852
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THE SUSTAINABILITYCOMPANY LTD
Procuring entity
Buntingford, United Kingdom
GB-COH: 13052915
SHARPE PRITCHARD LLP
Procuring entity
London, United Kingdom
GB-COH: OC378650
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Cambridge City Council
Buyer
Cambridge, United Kingdom
GB-PPON: PCBT-6819-NDPJ

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