**** Please note, this is a Future Opportunity Notice and Not a Call for Competition **** The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) wishes to establish a Framework Agreement of consultants to support the Heat Network. Background The Energy White Paper, Heat & Buildings Strategy, and Net Zero Strategy have committed to introducing heat network zoning in England by 2025. Heat network zoning will revolutionise the development of heat networks in towns and cities across England. By designating zones where heat networks offer the most cost-effective solution for decarbonising heat, local authorities and heat network developers can swiftly identify where new large-scale strategic heat networks should be constructed. This strategic approach aims to enhance the efficiency of the heat network development process, helping to streamline and target the multi-billion-pound investment needed to deliver heat networks on the scale required to meet the UK's net-zero goals. The development of the heat ...