Award

Technical services to maintain the methodology for calculating energy performance of domestic buildings.

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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Award

27 Jun 2025 at 08:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ is titled "Technical services to maintain the methodology for calculating energy performance of domestic buildings." This tender falls under the industry category of research and development services, specifically focusing on decarbonisation and energy performance analysis. The procurement is a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system within the Crown Commercial Services DPS. The award phase for this procurement has been completed, with the award notice published on 27th June 2025. The contract period is set from 11th July 2025 to 14th July 2028, covering services that will be delivered across the UK, British Overseas Territories, and globally.

This award represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in energy performance and sustainability services to engage with key government initiatives aimed at improving energy efficiency and achieving Net Zero commitments. Building Research Establishment Limited, a large-scale organisation, has been awarded this contract, indicating that the tender was open to experienced suppliers capable of delivering high-quality, resilient, and user-centred services. Organisations, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, that focus on technical support, impact assessment, and energy consulting, would find contracts of this nature potential avenues for growth and showcasing their expertise in high-impact projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical services to maintain the methodology for calculating energy performance of domestic buildings.

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6126 Crown Commercial Services DPS DPS FILTER CATEGORY(IES): Decarbonisation, emissions, and net zero, Energy, Impact assessment, Performance analysis, Thematic analysis, Mixed method. Brief Description of Requirement DESNZ requires a specialist supplier to deliver expert maintenance, technical support, and service enhancements the following digital tool: - Find Ways to Save Energy in Your Home (FWTS): to maintain the methodology for calculating energy performance of domestic buildings. The calculator is a tool for generating recommendations for savings based on user inputs that could be provided by a homeowner. The supplier will ensure these tools remain operational, secure, accessible, and compliant with evolving energy efficiency methodologies and policy priorities. Outcome: A highly available, resilient, and user-centred service that supports DESNZ's policy aims on energy efficiency and Net Zero commitments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d831cb1-2644-47e6-b689-dd641bcc9be2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3230355a-ca4d-4f44-ab40-3486eaf16987
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,601 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 14 Jul 2028 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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT

Further Information

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