PRJ_31300 - WCC Heat Network Software

Westminster City Council (WCC) is looking to procure services for the provision of a unified SAAS software platform covering the full lifecycle of heat network operation of the WCC portfolio.

The platform must enable the organisation to:

• Meet Ofgem regulatory requirements
• Prepare for heat network registration (Jan 2027)
• Align with draft HNTAS and technical standards
• Improve operational performance and asset value

Heat networks are now regulated under the Heat Networks (Market Framework) Regulations, with:

• Ofgem authorisation conditions in force
• Mandatory registration requirements
• Significant financial penalties for non-compliance

The organisation operates / develops heat networks across multiple schemes and requires a structured, scalable, and auditable approach to Compliance, Performance monitoring, asset management, consumer, obligations, financial oversight,

This planned procurement notice is to inform the Provider Market that a formal sourcing activity for the provision of a unified SAAS software platform covering the full lifecycle of heat network operation will be conducted to replace an expiring contract.