Planning

Design, Build, Operate and Maintain services for Cambridge District Heat Network

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Cambridge City Council involves a planned tender for the "Design, Build, Operate and Maintain services for Cambridge District Heat Network." This procurement, part of the services category, aims to secure a DBOM contractor contingent upon the receipt of a GHNF government grant. The total estimated contract value is £2.4 million, with aspects of engineering design and maintenance services in the industry categories involved. The project is based in Cambridge, UK, within the UKH12 region, and is currently in the planning stage, with the main contract planned to commence on 5th November 2026, and concluding on 4th November 2041. The procurement follows an open procedure, and interested parties should note a future notice date set for 2nd October 2026.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies involved in engineering services and large infrastructure projects, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive design and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in building installation repair, maintenance services, and engineering design would be well-suited to compete, given the tender's focus and the open procedure facilitating broad participation. By participating in this tender, businesses have the chance to leverage government projects that promise long-term engagement and potential growth in the provision of district energy solutions in Cambridge.

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Notice Title

Design, Build, Operate and Maintain services for Cambridge District Heat Network

Notice Description

DBOM contractor procurement to be undertaken subject to successful receipt of GHNF government grant. First contract to cover PCSA figure, with movement to main contract subject to Favourable costing, viability and partner Investment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048799-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Nov 2026 - 4 Nov 2041 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 1BY
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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