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Liverpool City Council is seeking a development partner for a £64.8M pilot heat network, which could be expanded across the city centre. The project aligns with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's Advanced Zoning Programme, aimed at reducing emissions and improving heating efficiency.

Potential heat sources include the River Mersey and a wastewater treatment plant, with estimated annual CO2 savings of 72,000 tonnes. The contract will operate from October 2026 to October 2027. Evaluations will consider technical skills (52.5% weight), price (35%), and social value (12.5%), with a contract award planned for October 14.