DESNZ Heat Network Zoning Legal Services Contract

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Description

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has awarded a contract for the provision of specialist legal services to support the development and implementation of the Heat Network Zoning Programme in England. The contract will provide expert legal advice on the development and operation of heat network zones and associated procurement frameworks. The services comprise two principal workstreams: Heat Network Consents Legal Support - providing legal advice on the design, implementation and ongoing operation of heat network zoning consents, including statutory powers, governance arrangements, regulatory requirements, and compliance with primary and secondary legislation. National Heat Network Connections Framework Legal Support - providing legal support for the development of compliant approaches to heat network connection and supply arrangements within heat network zones, including advice on procurement and commercial delivery models and the application of the Procurement Act 2023. The contract will support DESNZ to facilitate the delivery of heat network zoning and the expansion of heat networks as a key component of the UK's transition to low-carbon heating.

Awards

Official publications

• Combined Heat and Power Quality Assurance (CHPQA) Programme 2026
  Published: 23 October 2026
• Legal Advisor to the DESNZ Advanced Nuclear Policy and Delivery team
  Published: 1 September 2026
• Contratct awarded for an Independent Evaluation and Learning Partner to assess the NDC Support Programme
  Published: 19 August 2026
• Technical Advisor to the DESNZ Sizewell C team
  Published: 18 December 2025
• RM6277 Renewable Electricity Directorate support
  Published: 22 July 2025
• External Financial Advisory Support for Existing Nuclear Projects
  Published: 13 June 2025
• External Technical Advisory Support for Existing Nuclear Projects
  Published: 9 June 2025
• Penetration testing for Radiological Response and Emergency Management System (RREMS)
  Published: 16 April 2025
• External Legal Advisory Support for Nuclear Projects
  Published: 17 March 2025
• External Technical Advisory Support for Existing Nuclear Projects
  Published: 6 March 2025

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What is the deadline to bid for this tender?

The submission deadline is 20 July 2026, 15:00. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.

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The estimated value published by the buyer is £586,312.

Who is the buyer of this tender?

The contracting authority is DESNZ (United Kingdom).

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