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Underground Thermal Energy Storage Local and National Questionnaires

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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01 Aug 2025 at 08:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed an "Underground Thermal Energy Storage Local and National Questionnaires" procurement process under an open procedure. This project involves conducting surveys in the UK, Netherlands, Germany, and Czechia to measure public awareness and attitudes towards geothermal energy storage. The procurement, classified under "Survey services," initially sought tenders by 2nd September 2024, and the contract period commenced on 30th September 2024, extending until 31st March 2025. JL Partners, a large-scale organisation, has been awarded the contract valued at £95,000, to execute the survey within the specified location of the South West region of the United Kingdom. The overall objective of the surveys is to gather insights on public perception related to energy storage technology deployment and operator engagement efforts.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in surveying, market research, and data analysis. Companies that have expertise in survey design and conduction, especially those experienced in cross-national projects, would find a competitive edge. The focus on recruiting and administering questionnaires alongside comparing local and national data sets provides valuable growth prospects for SMEs in the field, although this specific contract favours larger entities. Such opportunities allow businesses to showcase technical capabilities and enhance their profiles as experts in public opinion research and energy sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Underground Thermal Energy Storage Local and National Questionnaires

Notice Description

We are seeking (an) organisation(s) to carry out recruitment, administer questionnaires, and deliver results of a 10-20-minute questionnaire with national (Netherlands, Germany, Czechia and UK) and local samples (within the locality of six specific sites in these countries). The purpose of the questionnaire is to: - gauge public awareness, knowledge and attitudes toward geothermal energy storage technologies - measure trust in operators in deploying technologies - track effectiveness of operators' engagement efforts - compare perceptions of people who have and have not taken part in engagement activities - compare responses between sites, and between local and national contexts

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93c5ac2c-287d-42ea-9e46-09ed141dbfc2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0fa8931-ad33-405e-a9eb-b513ab2b1e5c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

79311100 - Survey design services

79311200 - Survey conduction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Jodie Underhay
Contact Email
j.underhay@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JL PARTNERS

Further Information

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