Planning

IEA TCP Alternate Delegates - Preliminary Market Engagement

DESNZ

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Planning

10 Mar 2025 at 16:58

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is conducting a preliminary market engagement for the IEA TCP Alternate Delegates project. This procurement, currently in the planning stage, seeks experts with robust industry networks to represent the UK in ten International Energy Agency (IEA) Technology Collaboration Programmes (TCPs). The industry category is Research Services (CPV code: 73110000), and the engagement will cover areas such as Hydrogen, Solar Heating and Cooling, Bioenergy, and more. Key dates include the supplier engagement day on 26th March 2025 from 1pm to 3pm. The initiative spans multiple locations including the UK, Europe, and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in the specified energy technology fields. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to collaborate internationally, expand their industry footprint, and influence global energy projects alongside primary DESNZ delegates. The procurement method aims to ensure engagement with knowledgeable candidates who can effectively contribute to the advancement of energy technologies, making it ideal for businesses with strong industry connections and specialised expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IEA TCP Alternate Delegates - Preliminary Market Engagement

Notice Description

DESNZ is looking for experts in their field with a strong network of contacts across their industry to act as alternate delegates for ten International Energy Agency (IEA) Technology Collaboration Programmes (TCPs). The TCPs are independent, international groups of experts set up by the IEA that enable governments and industries around the world to lead programmes and projects on a wide range of energy technologies and related issues. The UK is currently participating in 26 TCPs and DESNZ would like to commission alternate delegates for 10 of these TCPs to represent the UK industry alongside the primary (DESNZ) delegate: Hydrogen Solar Heating and Cooling District Heating and Cooling User-Centred Energy Systems Bioenergy Energy in Buildings and Communities International Smart Grid Action Network Photovoltaics Power Systems Industrial and Energy Related Technologies and Systems Geothermal Additional information: A supplier engagement day will be held on Wednesday 26th March 2025, 1pm -3pm. If you cannot attend, the slides and Q&A will be published alongside the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for info. Join on the day via the link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/327987592225?p=kDCgkoWF0KcfRRLEei

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38656775-ee31-4afd-bad6-1532618f6d9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/635459d2-4560-4548-bd8b-3c97405ce8fe
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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