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title: "Leeds City Centre Heat Network"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05128c"
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# Leeds City Centre Heat Network

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05128c

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## Summary

Leeds City Council has awarded the contract for the development of the Leeds City Centre Heat Network to Hemiko Limited, with the award being confirmed on 18th February 2026. The project, located in the Leeds AZP Area, involves creating a large-scale, low carbon heat network. It is overseen through a Golden Share Development Agreement, forming a strategic partnership for the Advanced Zoning Programme. The procurement process, conducted using a competitive flexible procedure method, has reached the award stage, where Hemiko Limited will undertake the construction and operation of the network. This ambitious urban development and heating works project, classified under CPV codes for energy services and district-heating mains construction, is scheduled to start by 27th March 2026 and will continue through 31st March 2076. The contract's value is substantial, with gross amounts reaching £4.086 billion, offering significant opportunities in public works.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies skilled in energy services and urban development construction work. With Leeds City Council possessing a Golden Share providing strategic influence in the partnership, businesses with expertise in sustainable infrastructure and low-carbon technologies stand to benefit from this long-term, lucrative project. The opportunity is especially suited for businesses capable of meeting technical, commercial, and social value criteria. Large-scale enterprises, and potentially SMEs with proven experience in district-heating systems, can leverage their capabilities to not only participate but thrive in this expansive venture that aims at reducing carbon emissions in urban developments while creating sustainable energy solutions. This contract also underscores the future introduction of Heat Network Zoning regulations, positioning forward-thinking companies at the forefront of the energy sector in the UK.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014927-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2076 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,405,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,405,000,000 |
| Awards value | £3,405,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ADDLESHAW GODDARD LLP; ASTEROS ADVISERS LTD; HERMETICA BLACK LIMITED; OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hoxton West |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | TLE42 Leeds |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEMIKO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45211360 - Urban development construction work
- 45232140 - District-heating mains construction work
- 45232141 - Heating works
- 71314000 - Energy and related services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 15:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014927-2026
- 7 Jul 2025 at 14:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037937-2025
- 14 May 2025 at 07:42 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021042-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014927-2026
  18th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037937-2025
  7th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021042-2025
  14th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.addleshawgoddard.com/
- http://www.arup.com
- http://www.asteros.co.uk
- http://www.hemiko.com
- http://www.leeds.gov.uk
- http://www.vitalenergi.co.uk
- https://hermeticablack.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER

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