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PS25214 Consumer experiences of energy smart appliances and interoperability: Baselining for monitoring and evaluation

DESNZ

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10 Oct 2025 at 10:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) has concluded the award stage of a procurement process titled "PS25214 Consumer experiences of energy smart appliances and interoperability: Baselining for monitoring and evaluation" under the Research and Development consultancy services category. This competitive tender was part of the RM6126 - Research and Insights framework. Located in Swindon, England, DESNZ sought to establish baseline and ongoing monitoring data for the SSES programme. The contract was successfully awarded to I.F.F Research Limited on 7th October 2025, with the contract period spanning from 9th October 2025 to 27th February 2026. The procurement was conducted via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, highlighting a selective procurement method suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This award presents significant opportunities for companies involved in research and development consultancy services specializing in energy efficiency and smart appliances. Businesses focusing on data monitoring, analysis, and the evaluation of energy-related programmes may find strategic growth possibilities in this sector. Organisations with expertise in conducting in-depth market research and handling complex data sets would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders, as this contract aligns with the ongoing trend towards smart energy solutions and the growing importance of sustainable technology practices. Moreover, as the procurement encouraged participation from SMEs and VCSEs, businesses of varying sizes have the opportunity to engage with large-scale government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25214 Consumer experiences of energy smart appliances and interoperability: Baselining for monitoring and evaluation

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive tender under RM6126 - Research and Insights. Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) is looking to establish baseline and ongoing monitoring data for the SSES programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac0c1232-c10d-4208-a4bc-a4c9c239a36c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/906c4432-2987-41b1-9fdd-e76032707ba8
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£266,698 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£266,698 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 27 Feb 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

I.F.F RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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