RPF-Heat Network Zone Project
…RPF project will explore new regulatory opportunities for heat network zones in England, due to be designated from 2026, and development of a proof-of-concept geospatial AI platform to assess environmental risk at zonal scale. This commission is the first step in the project and will provide foundational information to inform the next stages of the RPF project. The EA is commissioning a regulatory review to undertake an in-depth, de Classification: Research and development consultancy services.
Record details
Published: 4 February 2026
Source: UK Contracts Finder — AI procurement
Category: Policy
Topics: Regulation · Environment
Retrieved: 15 August 2026
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