---
title: "Design, Build, Operate and Maintain services for Cambridge District Heat Network"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a3aa"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# Design, Build, Operate and Maintain services for Cambridge District Heat Network

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a3aa

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048799-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2026 - 4 Nov 2041 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 1BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 12:55 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048799-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048799-2026
  26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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