Decision details
Authority to Award the Design, Build, Operate and Maintain (DBOM) contract for the South Kilburn District Heat Network
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Neighbourhoods & Regeneration
Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To award the Design, Build, Operate and Maintain (DBOM) contract for the South Kilburn District Heat Network following the completion of the preferred bidder stage.
Decision:
That the Corporate Director Neighbourhoods and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Climate Action and Community Power:
i) Approves the award of the design, build, operate and maintain (DBOM) contract for the delivery of the South Kilburn District Heat Network (SK DHN) to Vital Energi Utilities Limited for a total sum of £37,768,947.
Reasons for the decision:
As detailed in the accompanying report.
Alternative options considered:
As detailed within the accompanying report.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Reason Key: Signficant expenditure/savings of £500k or more;
Wards Affected: Kilburn;
Cabinet/Committee Decision or Scheme of Delegation: Officer scheme of delegation - delegated authority
Parties Consulted: As detailed within the accompanying report.
Contact: Neil Martin, Head of Capital Delivery Email: neil.martin@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 4203.
Publication date: 31/03/2026
Date of decision: 31/03/2026
Date comes into force if not called in: 08/04/2026
Call-in deadline date: 07/04/2026
Current call-in Count: 0
Accompanying Documents:
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