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DDaT25178 - Heat Pump Suitability Tool - Hosting & Maintenance

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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18 Dec 2025 at 12:24

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29 Sep 2025 at 15:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), represented by ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ, recently completed a procurement process for hosting and maintenance services for a Heat Pump Suitability Tool. This procurement, finalized under the G-cloud 14 framework, falls within the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV 48000000). The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in England, the contracting authority operates from Polaris House in Swindon. The award was issued on 19th September 2025, and the contract commenced on 1st November 2025, running until 31st October 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded supplier, Flat Rock Technology Ltd, specializing in IT services or software management. The contract, valued at £12,762.50 GBP, suggests a potential growth area for those providing specialised maintenance and hosting services within the energy sector. Businesses with capabilities in cloud-based solutions, particularly those operating under similar frameworks, could find comparable opportunities beneficial for expanding their offerings and increasing their presence within public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25178 - Heat Pump Suitability Tool - Hosting & Maintenance

Notice Description

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** The Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) had a requirement for the provision of Hosting and maintenance services. This Call-Off Contract has been concluded under the G-cloud 14 framework ( RM1557.14).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09e178b2-e786-4b0b-9f9e-040f3437c0e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/130a645a-52db-4b8f-bf26-73a3ad8f940b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,525 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,762 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLAT ROCK TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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