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PS25267 - Research for UK Solar Supply Chain Webtool

DESNZ

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16 Jan 2026 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

DESNZ has completed a procurement process titled "PS25267 - Research for UK Solar Supply Chain Webtool," classified under Research services. This award notice follows a competitive procurement process concluded via the CCS RM6126 - Research & Insights DPS. The project covers various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The procurement was conducted selectively as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period began on 15th January 2026 and will end on 27th February 2026, with a project value of £28,613 GBP. The buyer, DESNZ, is located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, England.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs, as evidenced by the award to Optimat Limited, an SME and supplier located at 100 West George Street, Glasgow. Businesses specialising in research services, particularly those focused on the solar supply chain, would find this tender highly relevant. By participating in such procurement processes, similar enterprises can potentially expand their reach across diverse geographical markets, enhancing their business growth and expertise within the renewable energy sector.

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Notice Title

PS25267 - Research for UK Solar Supply Chain Webtool

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive procurement exercise. DESNZ had a requirement for the provision of Research for UK Solar Supply Chain Webtool via CCS RM6126 - Research & Insights DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6277ecfa-8ba0-4b37-9195-95f4ebe9e47b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c4fdb16-0ceb-43a1-bc8b-e2e2aa005670
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£28,613 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,613 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 27 Feb 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
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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

OPTIMAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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