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Cross-Programme Evaluation of Greenhouse Gas Removal programmes and Cross-Programme Evaluation of NZIP Industry & Hydrogen programmes: - Lot 1 - Cross-Programme Evaluation of Greenhouse Gas Removal programmes.

DESNZ

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17 Dec 2025 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the evaluation of greenhouse gas removal programmes and the NZIP Industry & Hydrogen programmes has been awarded to RSM UK Consulting LLP by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). This is part of a selective procurement process following a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, under the category of evaluation consultancy services, with a contract value of £281,566.25 GBP. The procurement process is in the 'award' stage, commencing on 3rd December 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026, focusing on services delivered across the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The contract was officially published on 17th December 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those adept in consultancy services related to decarbonisation technologies. SMEs are encouraged to engage due to the contract's suitability criteria which favour small and medium enterprises. The project entails evaluating methodologies for both small and large programmes, providing ample scope for innovation and expertise in the field of greenhouse gas removal technologies, which is a burgeoning industry. Companies with experience in environmental consultancy, especially within the public sector, will find this tender aligns closely with their strategic growth plans as governments increasingly prioritise sustainable practices.

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Notice Title

Cross-Programme Evaluation of Greenhouse Gas Removal programmes and Cross-Programme Evaluation of NZIP Industry & Hydrogen programmes: - Lot 1 - Cross-Programme Evaluation of Greenhouse Gas Removal programmes.

Notice Description

**This is an awarded contract under RM6126, Not a Call for Competition** The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) wishes to appoint a supplier to undertake the following evaluation. Lot 1 - Evaluating greenhouse gas removal programmes Policy Background The cost and technical feasibility of avoiding the most difficult-to-avoid greenhouse gas emissions is considerably higher than the cost and feasibility of avoiding the easiest. Greenhouse gas removal technologies have the potential to reduce the cost of decarbonisation by removing greenhouse gases after they have been emitted, rather than avoiding emitting them in the first place. The captured gas can then be used or stored in ways that permanently remove it from the atmosphere. Some technologies, such as bioenergy with CCUS and direct air capture, can also have a negative (reducing) effect on atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations. Requirements for the cross-programme evaluation of the NZIP industry and hydrogen programmes, for work to be carried out in this financial year, 2025/26. Focus and proposed methodology Using the research questions and proposed methodology for 'small' (up to PS15 million; i.e. the Accelerating CCUS Technologies programme) and 'large' programmes (over PS15 million; i.e. the other three programmes). The differentiation aims to level proportionate comprehensiveness and robustness against the size of the programmes. The successful supplier shall provide a review of those methodologies and proposals for amendments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14a37996-e306-45a1-95ce-d802627e45b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba20bdc2-3258-4f78-a186-e351e5942840
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£281,566 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£281,566 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

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

RSM UK CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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