Heat network optimisation guide: Template scope of works

Net Zero Go says:

This template scope of works is designed for organisations commissioning heat network optimisation studies, including housing providers, asset managers, and operators.

It is particularly valuable for local authority officers responsible for procuring consultancy support, improving heat network performance, and ensuring compliance with emerging regulation. The document provides a clear, structured framework for defining project requirements, evaluating consultant capability, and ensuring studies follow best practice.

Heat network optimisation guide: Template scope of works

This scope has been developed to align with the ‘Heat network optimisation guide’. Where clarification is required, Consultants should first review this document, highlight clarification points to the Client, and (if possible) propose a way forward aligning with best practice.

The structure of this scope of works comprises three phases of work:

Phase 1: Initial investigation consisting of data collection, a site audit, and a high-level technical report.

Phase 2: Techno-economic options appraisal, consisting of determining interventions and initial business case development.

Phase 3: Implementation plan, including scope development, contractor costing of
interventions, a delivery plan, and a final business case.

The findings and proposed next steps shall be presented to the Client in a workshop at
the end of each phase. This workshop shall be a decision point within the study for the
Client to decide whether to proceed with the next steps of the project.

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Heat network optimisation guide

This guidance sets out practical steps that heat network operators can take to improve the performance of their systems.

Experience level: Smart Client

Provided by: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)

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