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PS25193 - Electrification of Heat Programme Evaluation

DESNZ

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03 Mar 2026 at 08:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by DESNZ involved the "PS25193 - Electrification of Heat Programme Evaluation" project. This award notice, dated 3rd March 2026, concluded a selective tender method under the RM6126 DPS Research & Insights. The project focuses on evaluating four Electrification of Heating Policy Interventions, spanning financial years 2025/26 to 2029/30. Located in Swindon, England, DESNZ sought research and consultancy services, classified under the industry category "Research and development services" (CPV 73000000). The contract, awarded to ICF Consulting Services Ltd, commenced on 25th February 2026 with an end date of 31st March 2027, valued at £998,899.05.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly SMEs. Those with expertise in heating policy interventions, consultancy, and research development are ideally positioned to leverage this contract. Given the global reach for delivery across various locations, including British Oversea Territories and Europe, companies with strong international capabilities will find additional prospects. This procurement process underscores the strategic commitment to heating electrification, inviting innovative solutions from competent providers in the specified industry category. The completed stage of the award process offers valuable insights for similar future engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25193 - Electrification of Heat Programme Evaluation

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under RM6126 DPS Research & Insights. Brief Description of requirement The project will evaluate four Electrification of Heating Policy Interventions between financial years 2025/26-29/30 These are, the Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM), Boiler Upgrade Scheme Extension (BUS), Heat Training Grant (HTG) and Heat Pump Investment Accelerator Competition (HPIAC).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a696b420-2d26-4809-8ba1-451ef37b81ab
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£998,899 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 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
DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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

ICF CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

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