Decision Maker: Finance and Resources Committee

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 10, 2026

Purpose:

Content: (a)      Notes the proposed route and estimated return on investment to construct, operate and maintain the district heating transmission pipeline in Appendix 1, Section 4 – Financial Case; (b)      Authorises the Chief Officer - Commercial and Procurement to commission the necessary ancillary external resources to support the project delivery, to undertake a procurement exercise to invite tenders for a design and build framework contract, and, upon completion, to issue a call-off order for the detailed design of the district heating transmission pipeline to RIBA Stage 4 (to include a survey and assessment of the existing Aberdeen Heat and Power City Centre and Seaton heat network to ensure technical compatibility), and to request a fixed price from the contractor for the construction of the transmission pipeline.