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title: "Heat Network Zones (HNZ) Proof of Concept (PoC)"
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# Heat Network Zones (HNZ) Proof of Concept (PoC)

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f595c97-7e49-4884-adb0-3e86ad1c39fa

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d386836f-d7a1-4779-8cf1-f886c45327d8 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d386836f-d7a1-4779-8cf1-f886c45327d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d386836f-d7a1-4779-8cf1-f886c45327d8
  26th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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