Procurement of the Development Agreement Related to a Low Carbon Heat Network in the Square Mile
City of London Corporation is seeking a Heat Network Development Partner to design and develop a low-carbon district heating network across the Square Mile. The partner will work through a special purpose vehicle, develop the scheme to approval stage, then-if approved-move into delivery and operation under a shareholders' agreement.
- Closed26 January 2026
- Value£4342m
- BuyerThe Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London
- WhereCity of London
- CategoryConstruction & building works, Surveying, architecture & engineering
- RegionLondon
You'll want to look if you're a major infrastructure or energy services company with experience developing and delivering district heating networks at scale, and can commit to phased development through to operational delivery
You'll need
- Ability to establish and operate a special purpose vehicle
- Capital and delivery capability for district heating infrastructure
- Design and development expertise for heating networks
Might not suit a small firm
- the contract itself is a large one
Possible incumbent
David Miles & Partners Ltd won consultancy and design services for heat network optimisation in December 2025, though this may relate to earlier phases rather than the development partnership itself. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.