Hounslow Council is asking prospective development partners for feedback on a district heat network that would use waste heat from Thames Water’s Mogden works. Its preliminary market engagement notice says it intends to start procurement in spring 2027. The proposed partner would help fund and deliver the network through a joint venture.
What the first phase could serve
The reference design outlines a network of about 9.6 km and about 45 GWh of annual heat demand, with potential anchor customers including West Middlesex University Hospital. The council says it has secured £10.55m from the Green Heat Network Fund. The reference design figures are estimates and the engagement has yet to produce a contract award.
How to take part
The notice asks organisations to register via the council’s tender portal by 23:59 on Monday 16th November for a webinar at noon on Wednesday 18th November. The notice gives 4th December as the date for questions. Check the council’s tender portal for the cut-off time. This engagement covers the heat network. The council’s wider Strategic Energy Partnership is a separate procurement.