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PS25243 - Impact of Data Centres Growth Follow-Up

DESNZ

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01 Dec 2025 at 09:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has completed the procurement process for a project titled "PS25243 - Impact of Data Centres Growth Follow-Up." This award notice, dated 1st December 2025, marks the conclusion of a select tender facilitated through a mini-competition under CCS DPS Reference RM6126. The contract, valued at £143,650, spans from 7th November 2025 to 30th March 2026 and focuses on market and economic research services. The main procurement category is services, with the contract being awarded to European Economic Research Limited, operating as Europe Economics. The tender involved calculations for additional use cases, signifying the project's international scope, including delivery to locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in market research, particularly those with a capacity for economic research services. Its delivery across multiple global regions suggests a significant scope of work, ideal for companies capable of managing international contracts. The procurement method indicates a preference for businesses on the dynamic purchasing system, offering a select competition environment. SMEs are noted as suitable participants, potentially benefiting small to medium enterprises keen on expanding their market reach through government contracts. Those businesses with expertise in detailed economic analysis and data modelling are well-positioned to engage with future opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25243 - Impact of Data Centres Growth Follow-Up

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under CCS DPS Reference: RM6126 - Research & Insights. Brief Description of Requirement The project will use and expand the modelling performed in the Europe Economics project to provide calculations for 10 additional use cases. We expect regular meetings with the successful contractor throughout the project to assess progress. This includes: o An initial kick-off meeting will be required with DESNZ to agree the basis for engagement, roles and responsibilities, and how information will be exchanged and managed; o Delivery of a project plan to show how the work can be completed within the timeline with key milestones and review cycles outlined; o Regular review meetings to track progress and understand risks and issues; o Early review of the draft reports and findings as they become available; o Workshops to review the findings and reports prior to completion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d6404e1-c346-459b-9491-3f8ddf27d7d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feeb8e68-43ba-4067-9f82-9445777677c6
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£143,650 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£143,650 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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

EUROPEAN ECONOMIC RESEARCH LIMITED T/A EUROPE ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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