Tender

Leeds City Centre Heat Network

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Jul 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council is initiating a public procurement process for the development of the Leeds City Centre Heat Network, a significant urban development project aimed at creating a low carbon heat network serving the Leeds AZP Area. The initiative falls under the category of urban development construction with a focus on district-heating mains construction work and related energy services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, involving an open competitive flexible procedure anticipated to unfold over five stages. Key dates include an enquiry deadline on 29th July 2025, submission deadlines on 22nd August 2025 and 17th October 2025, with the contract expected to commence on 3rd April 2026. Located in Leeds, the project presents a substantial investment opportunity valued at approximately £3.4 billion, with an encompassing £4.086 billion gross amount.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in urban infrastructure development, renewable energy solutions, and district heating systems. Firms with capabilities in technical, commercial, and social value aspects are well-positioned to compete, particularly those experienced in large-scale municipal projects and public-private partnerships. The process is designed to engage a wide range of participants through rigorous yet flexible procurement stages, fostering innovation in sustainable infrastructure development. Companies providing financial capacity, insurance, data protection, and experience in tackling modern slavery in supply chains will find favourable opportunities to showcase their expertise, potentially leading to long-term collaboration with Leeds City Council and a foothold in pioneering sustainable urban projects.

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Notice Title

Leeds City Centre Heat Network

Notice Description

Leeds City Council ("LCC") is seeking via this Procurement to appoint a Development & Funding Partner to develop the Leeds City Centre Heat Network ("the Network") under a Development Agreement ("DA"). The Network will be a large-scale, low carbon heat network serving the Leeds AZP Area ("the Project"). The Development & Funding Partner will enter into the DA with LCC to undertake development activities during the Development Period. The DA is based on the template "Golden Share Development Agreement" developed by DESNZ for the Advanced Zoning Programme ("AZP") and regulates the design and development of the Network up until the point at which the Project is approved, not approved or is deemed to be unviable at the Approvals Gateway. If the Project successfully meets the Mandatory Requirements ("MRs") set out in the DA, the Development & Funding Partner has met its relevant obligations under the DA and LCC elects to approve the Project, LCC and the Development & Funding Partner will be required to enter into a Joint Venture Partnership via a Shareholders' Agreement ("SHA"). The SHA is based on the template "Golden Share Shareholders' Agreement" developed by DESNZ for the Advanced Zoning Programme and will govern the management of the Special Purpose Vehicle ("SPV") and impose obligations on delivery and operation of the Network. The Development & Funding Partner will be responsible for further development activities, funding and delivering the Project under the SHA, as the Development & Funding Partner. LCC will hold a Golden Share under the SHA. LCC (in its own right and via its wholly owned subsidiary) is the owner and operator of the Leeds PIPES heat network ("Leeds PIPES"). LCC may elect to offer to transfer Leeds PIPES to the SPV on a cash or equity basis after execution of the SHA and in accordance with the terms of the SHA. The following known risk has been identified as part of this procurement: 1. Future introduction of the Heat Network Zoning regulations and the appointment of the Zone Coordinator. The indicative procurement dates for this opportunity are: 29/07/2025 - Deadline for clarification questions submitted (Enquiry Deadline) 22/08/2025 - Deadline for receipt of PSQ Response (Tender Submission Deadline) 17/10/2025 - Deadline for receipt of Interim Tender Responses 19/12/2025 - Deadline for receipt of Final Tender Responses 13/03/2025 - Assessment summaries & Contract Award Notice issued 03/04/2025 - Contract signature (Contract Start Date)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038298-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45211360 - Urban development construction work

45232140 - District-heating mains construction work

45232141 - Heating works

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,405,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£3,405,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2076 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ADDLESHAW GODDARD LLP

ASTEROS ADVISORS LTD

HERMETICA BLACK LTD

OVE ARUP AND PARTNERS LTD

Contact Name
Derek Prest
Contact Email
accounts@hermeticablack.com, bdtenders@addleshawgoddard.com, derek.prest@leeds.gov.uk, enquiries@asteros.co.uk, uk.procurement@arup.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hoxton West
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

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