Plymouth City Council is looking for a development partner to develop and deliver a heat network in the city. It will hold a Bidders Day on 10 April.
The development partner will be required to develop, invest in, deliver, own, operate, maintain and expand a heat network, using a Golden Share Delivery Model. During the first development stage, the Development Partner will be responsible for design and commercialisation of the proposed heat network.
The proposed heat network will utilise waste heat from South West Water’s Central Plant. It will supply the the University of Plymouth, Arts University Plymouth, Devon & Cornwall Police, Plymouth City Council buildings, National Marine Aquarium, Theatre Royal and flats belonging to Plymouth Community Homes.
Two further zones have been identified that offer significant future opportunities for expansion, beyond the initial phase.
Plymouth City Council is applying for the government Green Heat Network Fund to contribute towards the costs, including commercialisation and construction costs. The remaining development and delivery funding will be provided by the appointed Heat Network Development Partner.
The project will run from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2086, with a
The Bidders Day which will be held at the Crowne Plaza, Plymouth. Suppliers interested in bidding should complete an online registration form here.