A Trusted Helping Hand
Strategic contracting for low-carbon heat networks
HNDC provides industry-leading support in the structuring, negotiation, and management of commercial contracts across the heat network landscape. Our team delivers practical, commercially grounded advice that transforms complex legal frameworks into streamlined, operational solutions.
Our Contractual Advisory Services
HNDC specialises in the delivery of tailored services to local authorities, housing associations, property developers, and heat network operators navigating the evolving heat network market. Whether you're launching a new development or managing a legacy network, our support spans the full lifecycle of contract formation and execution.
Heat Network Concession Structuring
We design and negotiate:
- Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain (DBFOM) contracts
- Availability-based service models
- Revenue-share agreements
- Modular, phased concession frameworks
Contract Negotiation & Deal Shaping
- We help you shape the deal from the outset:
- Heads of Terms (HoTs) that frontload key positions
- Shareholder and golden share arrangements
- Exclusivity clauses, connection obligations, and step-in rights
- Clear exit pathways and handover protocols
Our approach reduces dependency on legal teams, accelerates delivery, and ensures commercial alignment from the start.
Existing Contract Reviews
We conduct comprehensive reviews of legacy contracts to identify:
- Compliance gaps
- Commercial inefficiencies
- Opportunities for renegotiation and value recovery
- Our insights empower clients to futureproof their portfolio.
Who We Support
HNDC works across the sector, with tailored support for:
Local Authorities — seeking enforceable, zoning-ready contracts aligned with net-zero objectives.
Housing Associations — requiring tariff fairness, regulatory compliance, and reliable service delivery for residents.
Private Developers — needing structured, phased agreements and commercial clarity on connection obligations.
Heat Network Operators & ESCo’s — managing performance-driven service models in regulated environments.
Secure Compliance. Reduce Risk. Deliver Value.
From drafting and negotiation through to lifecycle management, HNDC delivers contract solutions that drive commercial certainty, regulatory alignment, and stakeholder confidence.
Contact us today to discuss how we can support your heat network project.