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PS25084 - Market Analysis - Batteries

UK SBS

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17 Dec 2025 at 09:16

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves UK SBS as the buying organisation, tasked with a market analysis project titled "PS25084 - Market Analysis - Batteries," under the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 Research & Insights DPS. The initiative falls within the industry category of Research and Development Services and Consultancy, emphasising the batteries market and their 18-22GW capacity necessity envisioned by 2030. The procurement is in the award stage, having concluded with Lane Clark & Peacock LLP being awarded the contract on 10th December 2025. The contract spans from 13th December 2025 to 29th October 2027, targeting numerous regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, with a focus on developing strategies to mitigate risks as per the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan.

This competitive tender, associated with a selective procurement method via a Dynamic Purchasing System, presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in consultancy and research within the batteries sector. Particularly, firms equipped to provide market insights could benefit immensely by shaping governmental strategies and influencing substantial investment into sustainable energy solutions. Certain requirements within this contract cater to SMEs, positioning those with adept research capabilities to aid in delivering critical insights which align with governmental and energy sector stakeholders such as Ofgem and NESO. By engaging in this market exploration, businesses can firmly position themselves as key contributors to the evolving narratives around clean energy deployment by 2030.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25084 - Market Analysis - Batteries

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement The aim of the contract is to procure external expertise to ensure that we secure investment needed for batteries needed for 2030. This contract will be used assess the market's ability to deliver 18-22GW batteries in the next five years, with a particular focus on the investment required to deliver this; what the risks to delivery there are, and how government, National Energy System Operator (NESO), Ofgem and other organisations might start developing mitigation strategies beyond those already set out in the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a371ac6-6e41-4883-8ea8-90ff13e145c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a9c0e44-8fd0-4b32-ac97-e227f5b71d1c
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£285,219 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2025 - 29 Oct 2027 1-2 years
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
UK SBS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1LF
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

LANE CLARK & PEACOCK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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