Carbon performance
Hackney Council recently approved a contract for a new heat network, aiming to significantly reduce carbon emissions.
Hackney Council's Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee approved a £34.81 million contract in July 2026 for a new heat network in Colville and Britannia. This project, awarded to Supplier A, is expected to reduce lifetime carbon emissions by over 100,000 tonnes.
The contract for the Colville Heat Network includes Design, Build, Operate and Maintain (DBOM) services for an initial 15-year period, with a potential 10-year extension. The new network aims to transition away from existing systems to improve carbon performance.
Key facts
- Hackney Council's Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee approved a contract for a new heat network on 15 July 2026. Source
- The new heat network is expected to reduce lifetime carbon emissions by over 100,000 tonnes. Source
- The contract for the Colville Heat Network is valued at an estimated £34.81 million. Source
- The contract is for an initial 15-year period, with a potential 10-year extension. Source
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