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Benchmarking counterfactual set of ports - East Coast of England (and East Scotland)

DESNZ

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07 Oct 2025 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) has concluded the awarding phase of a procurement process for benchmarking a counterfactual set of ports along the East Coast of England and East Scotland. This process is part of a framework agreement in the field of research services, with WSP UK Limited being awarded the contract worth £81,500. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from an existing framework under DESNZ's Energy and Net Zero Professional Services Framework, Lot 2. The contract will run from 6th October 2025 to 24th October 2025, with key activities expected to take place across various locations including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. The tender process, identified by the title 'Benchmarking counterfactual set of ports - East Coast of England (and East Scotland)', was completed by 3rd October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses, especially those specialising in research services within the energy sector. Companies capable of providing in-depth port development, capital and operational expenditure data, as well as revenue estimations for port activities, stand to benefit. The project is ideally suited for firms experienced in modelling and analysis related to infrastructure and logistics. Although the contract is complete, it highlights the importance of being part of framework agreements and the potential benefits they offer for sustained business growth in future government procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Benchmarking counterfactual set of ports - East Coast of England (and East Scotland)

Notice Description

DESNZ is seeking the following information to inform its modelling: Port-by-port devex, capex and opex information Expected construction timeframes Expected construction start dates Estimated revenues for key port marshalling and manufacturing activities This contract is awarded using the DESNZ Energy and Net Zero Professional Services Framework, Lot 2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9751773b-51c7-43ab-abde-12a9e85110c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c2b25e6-eb17-4ce0-80ad-8396d61b90d7
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£81,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 30 days
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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