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PS25356 Impact of Inference at the Edge (RAF043/2526)

DESNZ

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "PS25356 Impact of Inference at the Edge (RAF043/2526)" has been concluded by the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). This award notice, dated 25th March 2026, marks the update of contract terms, including an extension of the contract end date to 30th June 2026. DESNZ is seeking research services within the industry category of Research and Development, aiming to evaluate the electricity impacts associated with decentralised inference systems. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from the CCS RM6126 Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This process, carried out by DESNZ located at Polaris House, Swindon, was awarded to Edinburgh Innovations with a contract value of £79,200, and services are required across various locations including the UK, Europe, and internationally. The initial contract period was set from 11th February 2026 to 31st March 2026.

This tender provides promising opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy, particularly those focused on energy and data centre usage analysis. The procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their offerings in the realm of decentralised systems impact assessment. As the process was managed through a dynamic purchasing system, businesses already enrolled or considering enrolment in such frameworks might find this tender particularly advantageous. Edinburgh Innovations, as a large-scale organisation, received the award, which further suggests that companies with substantial research capabilities and strategic insights could thrive in such procurement activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25356 Impact of Inference at the Edge (RAF043/2526)

Notice Description

***Modification of the Contract*** Contract Variation PS25356 001 - To amend the contract end date from 31st March 2026 to 30th June 2026 and to update the Project Milestone Schedule. ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research and Insights DPS. Brief Description of Requirement Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) require a report which will outline the electricity impacts of having decentralised inference as opposed to centralised demand in data centres. The impacts will be considered for each of the scenarios selected in the methodology.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cc8779b-d5bc-4cae-ba00-343476ebb9cb
Current Stage
Award
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 31 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

EDINBURGH INNOVATIONS

Further Information

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