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Colville Heat Network - DBOM Contract[E11]

Hackney, United KingdomLondon Borough of Hackney[E1]

In plain English

What they want
The London Borough of Hackney is procuring a Design, Build, Operate, and Maintain (DBOM) contractor for the Colville Heat Network (CHN). This contract covers the design and construction of a low-carbon energy centre and heat distribution system, connecting over 1,300 homes, public buildings, and commercial spaces.
Who can bid
No restrictions are stated in the notice data. The tender documents may set more.
Deadline
Buyer's deadline: 19 Mar 2025, 12:00 UTC. UTC: 19 Mar 2025, 12:00 UTC.
Published 17 Feb 2025.
Value
GBP 23,500,000
Buyer
London Borough of HackneySee what else this buyer buys and when.
Tender documents

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This opportunity is closed and its deadline has passed. Reports are not available for it.

Deadline[E4]
19 Mar 2025, 12:00 UTC
Value[E12]
GBP 23,500,000
Published[E9]
17 Feb 2025
Procedure[E8]
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Last checked
80 minutes ago

About the requirement

From the notice

The London Borough of Hackney is procuring a Design, Build, Operate, and Maintain (DBOM) contractor for the Colville Heat Network (CHN). This contract covers the design and construction of a low-carbon energy centre and heat distribution system, connecting over 1,300 homes, public buildings, and commercial spaces. The selected contractor will also operate and maintain the network for 15 years, with an optional 10-year extension. The CHN supports Hackney Council's net-zero carbon goals, aiming to reduce CO₂ emissions by approximately 100,000 tonnes over 40 years. The DBOM contractor will ensure compliance with planning, environmental, and performance standards, delivering efficient, sustainable, and affordable heat to the community. Additional information: Participation in this tender is managed through the ProContract (ProActis) e-procurement system. Suppliers must be registered on ProContract to access the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) and submit their responses as part of the Restricted Procedure. Only shortlisted suppliers will be invited to the Invitation to Tender stage. How to Register on ProContract: Visit the London Tenders Portal: https://www.londontenders.org/ Click on the 'Suppliers' Area' link on the left-hand side. Select 'Register free with ProContract' to begin the registration process. Registration Tips: When registering, ensure you select all relevant business categories that match your services. Shortlisting and tender notifications are based on these categories, so accurate selection is essential for receiving relevant opportunities.[E5]

Eligibility and requirements

  • ConditionDelivery location: United Kingdom.[E6]
  • The notice data states no restriction on who may bid. Exclusion grounds and selection criteria in the tender documents still apply.

Risks and unknowns

  • UnknownWe read the published notice, not the full tender documents.

Updates

  1. First seen · 28 Oct 2026, 13:41 UTC

    The deadline (2025-03-19T12:00:00.000Z) has passed.

    Source document a1e260c6-426f-4001-924f-52d9d0b7888c-827023

Evidence

12 facts

Every fact on this page comes from the published notice. Each entry shows the document and the field it was read from.

  1. E1

    The buyer is London Borough of Hackney.

    Document a1e260c6-426f-4001-924f-52d9d0b7888c-827023, field /buyer/name, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:41 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  2. E2

    The notice is classified under CPV 09323000 (District heating).

    Document a1e260c6-426f-4001-924f-52d9d0b7888c-827023, field /tender/classification/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:41 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  3. E3

    Contracts Finder publishes United Kingdom procurement.

    Document a1e260c6-426f-4001-924f-52d9d0b7888c-827023, field /tender, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:41 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  4. E4

    Tenders must be submitted by 19 Mar 2025, 12:00 UTC.

    “2025-03-19T12:00:00Z”

    Document a1e260c6-426f-4001-924f-52d9d0b7888c-827023, field /tender/tenderPeriod/endDate, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:41 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  5. E5

    The buyer describes the requirement in the notice.

    “The London Borough of Hackney is procuring a Design, Build, Operate, and Maintain (DBOM) contractor for the Colville Heat Network (CHN). This contract covers the design and construction of a low-carbon energy centre and heat distribution system, connecting over 1,300 homes, publ…”

    Document a1e260c6-426f-4001-924f-52d9d0b7888c-827023, field /tender/description, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:41 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  6. E6

    Delivery location: United Kingdom.

    Document a1e260c6-426f-4001-924f-52d9d0b7888c-827023, field /tender/items/0/deliveryAddresses/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:41 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  7. E7

    This is a call for competition. Suppliers can respond.

    “tender”

    Document a1e260c6-426f-4001-924f-52d9d0b7888c-827023, field /tag, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:41 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  8. E8

    The procedure is: Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold).

    Document a1e260c6-426f-4001-924f-52d9d0b7888c-827023, field /tender/procurementMethodDetails, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:41 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  9. E9

    The notice was published on 17 Feb 2025.

    “2025-02-17T12:41:59Z”

    Document a1e260c6-426f-4001-924f-52d9d0b7888c-827023, field /tender/documents/0/datePublished, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:41 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  10. E10

    Contracts Finder gives the tender status as active.

    Document a1e260c6-426f-4001-924f-52d9d0b7888c-827023, field /tender/status, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:41 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  11. E11

    The notice is titled "Colville Heat Network - DBOM Contract".

    Document a1e260c6-426f-4001-924f-52d9d0b7888c-827023, field /tender/title, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:41 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  12. E12

    The stated value is GBP 23,500,000.

    “23500000 GBP”

    Document a1e260c6-426f-4001-924f-52d9d0b7888c-827023, field /tender/value/amount, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:41 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

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