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, and serve 19 academic institutions and public-sector organisations. The project is developed through a partnership with the County Council and academic institutions, with a Minimum Viable Product based on existing partner heat loads. The contract includes metering and billing, with a phased 5-10 year construction period and first heat targeted for 2030. Formal procurement is anticipated for Q3 2026, subject to Council approval and Green Heat Network Fund success.