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Heat Network Zones (HNZ) Proof of Concept (PoC)

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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26 Mar 2026 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has completed the procurement process for the "Heat Network Zones (HNZ) Proof of Concept (PoC)" project. This initiative, classified under Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent), aims to design and develop a geospatial analysis and AI platform to assess environmental risks. The process was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, under a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £200,000, commenced on 26th February 2026 and will conclude on 25th February 2027. The project has a broad geographic scope, including delivery locations such as the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other international regions. The award stage was completed as of 26th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in GIS, AI, and environmental risk assessment. Companies that can provide scalable and repeatable solutions for zone-level analysis will find this project conducive to growth. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, reflecting the procurement's suitability criteria. Ove Arup & Partners Limited, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of business equipped to meet this tender's requirements, highlighting opportunities for similarly capable entities to explore future government contracts in this sector.

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Notice Title

Heat Network Zones (HNZ) Proof of Concept (PoC)

Notice Description

Discovery and alpha phases to design and develop a geospatial analysis and AI platform Proof of Concept (PoC) that can assess zone-level environmental risks in a clear, scalable and repeatable way.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f595c97-7e49-4884-adb0-3e86ad1c39fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d386836f-d7a1-4779-8cf1-f886c45327d8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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