HEAT NETWORK DEVELOPMENT PARTNER

Plymouth City Council
South West
Selective procedure
1 February 2026 to end not published

Development and delivery of heat networks in Plymouth's South Coast and Derriford areas, utilising waste heat from the South West Water Central Plant. The project involves an initial design and commercialisation phase followed by a delivery stage via a special purpose vehicle. The scheme aims to connect multiple public and private entities to support Net Zero ambitions, with the partner providing significant development and delivery funding alongside government grant support.

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Awarded value: £3.5bn; As published
Published: 11 March 2025; Find a Tender
Awarded: 23 April 2026; Vital Energi and Heat Networks Development Company No. 1 Limited
Contract length: Not stated

What the buyer is asking for

Development and delivery of low-carbon heat networks, including design, commercialisation, and long-term operational management for public and private sector clients.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
11 March 2025
Contract awardedto Vital Energi and Heat Networks Development Company No. 1 Limited
23 April 2026
Contract starts
1 February 2026
Contract endsEnd date not published

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How it compares

4,925× the typical district heating contract (£711k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/920177/heat-network-development-partner
Buyer reference: 26155
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ebb1
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Plymouth City Council. HEAT NETWORK DEVELOPMENT PARTNER. Contract award, 11 March 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/920177/heat-network-development-partner (accessed 12 October 2026).