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Awarded Contract: Provision of Regulatory Design Services to the Smart Metering Implementation Programme

DESNZ

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27 Mar 2026 at 12:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract for providing Regulatory Design Services to the Smart Metering Implementation Programme has been awarded to Yellow Wood Energy Consulting Ltd by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). This contract focuses on systems and technical consultancy services within the professional services for the gas industry category. It covers regulatory support for the development of SEC and licence amendments for the smart meter programme. The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a framework agreement, with the contract period starting from 1st April 2026 and ending on 1st April 2029. Although the delivery is not confined to a single location, services will be globally applicable, including in areas such as the UK, Europe, and the Channel Islands. DESNZ, located in London, is the buying organisation overseeing this award phase, which was completed on 27th March 2026.

The awarded contract presents an attractive growth opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in regulatory design for energy sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for such contracts, and they can leverage their specialised skills to support industry consultations and communicate changes effectively. Such tenders are ideal for consultancies experienced in managing complex regulatory frameworks and possessing a thorough understanding of smart meter technology and related communication systems, thereby fostering further innovation and adaptation in this evolving industry.

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Notice Title

Awarded Contract: Provision of Regulatory Design Services to the Smart Metering Implementation Programme

Notice Description

Awarded Contract: Provision of Regulatory Design Services to the Smart Metering Implementation Programme Description of the requirement: Specialist support to the development of SEC and licence amendments to enable at-scale delivery, new evolutions for 4G and VWAN devices and other communications changes necessary to realise the Programme's business case, and resolution of issues that could impact the operation of smart meters. Specifically, this means advising, challenging, and providing quality assurance for planned industry consultations and providing content for DESNZ consultations, including amended SEC and licence provisions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-540ed0a2-a061-42bd-bc36-f65d5cb42ecd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19b2404e-7ff2-4f71-b9a4-e8cd67217a24
Current Stage
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

76100000 - Professional services for the gas industry

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,899,800 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,899,800 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2029 3-4 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
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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YELLOW WOOD ENERGY CONSULTING

Further Information

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