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Industrial Electrification Investment Decision Research - Awarded contract

DESNZ

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11 Feb 2026 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) involves an awarded contract titled "Industrial Electrification Investment Decision Research". The procurement falls under the research services category and encompasses multiple regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other global locations. Provided through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, the contract runs from 3 February 2026 to 30 April 2026. This award was officially announced on 11 February 2026 and the supplier named is PA Consulting Services Limited, a large-scale enterprise. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the focus on research services aimed at industrial electrification investment decisions.

This contract presents significant potential for businesses within the research and consultancy sectors specialising in energy security and electrification. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find opportunities for collaboration or subcontracting, leveraging the expertise of established players like PA Consulting Services Limited. Engaging in such projects can bolster a business's credibility and foothold in the burgeoning field of industrial electrification, with ample opportunities for innovative research and consultancy solutions catered towards government strategies and frameworks.

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Notice Title

Industrial Electrification Investment Decision Research - Awarded contract

Notice Description

AWARDED CONTRACT NOTICE for the delivery of Industrial Electrification Investment Decision Research

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31de334a-8498-47d4-a4da-99bfa1c92c2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16f038bd-efb6-465b-8f74-1b4cb4e337af
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£139,771 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£139,771 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 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
nzbicommercial@energysecurity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M3 5BS
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Blackfriars & Trinity
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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