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AWARDED CONTRACT NOTICE: SMIP ICT Testing and Migration Services

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11 May 2026 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has recently completed the procurement process awarding the contract for the Smart Metering Implementation Programme (SMIP) ICT Enterprise Testing & Migration Services. Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited has secured the contract valued at £1,898,125. This contract, awarded through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement, pertains to the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services sector. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract running from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2029. The service delivery spans multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and more globally.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in technical testing and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in the smart metering sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this scope of work aligned with their capabilities, especially given the project's extensive geographic coverage and long contract term. Businesses aiming to expand their influence within the energy sector or diversify within ICT services can leverage this project to develop new market opportunities, fostering sustainable growth and innovation in their operations.

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Notice Title

AWARDED CONTRACT NOTICE: SMIP ICT Testing and Migration Services

Notice Description

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has awarded the contract for Smart Metering Implementation Programme (SMIP) ICT Enterprise Testing & Migration Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24a292ea-910e-4255-b143-e1a53500abaa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8c2f4c4-9e91-4a51-98bf-01ff86004821
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,898,125 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,898,125 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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