DBOM partner sought for Cambridge city centre low-carbon district heating network.
Cambridge City Council seeks a Design, Build, Operation and Maintenance (DBOM) partner for a low-carbon district heating network in Cambridge city centre. The network will use air source and river source heat pumps, with electric boilers for peak demand, serving 19 academic institutions and public-sector partners. The project is part of a Joint Venture Partnership with a Minimum Viable Product based on existing partner heat loads, with long-term expansion plans. Interested parties must submit contact details for early market testing by March 2026; formal procurement is expected in Q3 2026, subject to funding from the Green Heat Network Fund. The contract will involve a phased 5-10 year construction period, with first heat targeted for 2030.