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Impact of increased deployment of small-scale renewable (onshore wind, solar and battery storage) power generation

DESNZ

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22 Dec 2025 at 16:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the project titled "Impact of increased deployment of small-scale renewable (onshore wind, solar and battery storage) power generation" was initiated by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) based in Salford, England. The procurement, focused on the research services category under CPV code 73110000, entered the award stage on the 5th of December, 2025, and was completed with the contract awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Limited. This selective procurement followed a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, evaluating the effects of various levels of small-scale (

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially those focused on renewable energy technology and consultancy. SMEs, in particular, could leverage this project to demonstrate expertise in distributed energy resources and its impacts, catering to a growing sector keen on sustainable power solutions. The project's focus on assessing the costs and benefits in power and transmissions systems offers innovative businesses a platform to showcase value-driven research and strategic planning capabilities, enhancing their portfolio in a pivotal industry. As renewable energy increasingly becomes central to global energy strategies, participation in such contracts can significantly elevate a company's presence and expertise in the field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Impact of increased deployment of small-scale renewable (onshore wind, solar and battery storage) power generation

Notice Description

Impact of increased deployment of small-scale renewable (onshore wind, solar and battery storage) power generation. The primary objective of this work is to assess the costs and benefits to the power sector and the transmission and distribution (T&D) networks arising from varying levels of deployment of small-scale (<5MW) distributed energy resources, including solar PV, onshore wind, and battery storage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab551d4e-ebe8-493e-81d7-886173ac30b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/811aebf7-1d16-4956-b953-a0f61f15edc0
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£117,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 10 Apr 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
SALFORD
Postcode
M3 5BS
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Blackfriars & Trinity
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

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