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Industrial Electrification Investment Decision Research - AWARDED CONTRACT

DESNZ

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02 Mar 2026 at 16:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Industrial Electrification Investment Decision Research" contract, managed by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), has reached the award stage, with Ricardo Limited named as the supplier. This contract focuses on research services within the industrial electrification sector and spans multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 2nd February to 31st March 2026, with a total value of £100,300. The contract award notice was published on 2nd March 2026.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in research services related to industrial technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in innovation-driven electrification projects may be well-suited to partake in similar tenders. Ricardo Limited, a large-scale enterprise, exemplifies the calibre of businesses that have successfully navigated the selective procurement process involved in delivering value-driven research services for public-sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Industrial Electrification Investment Decision Research - AWARDED CONTRACT

Notice Description

RAF050/2526 Driving Innovation for Growth in Industrial Electrification Technologies - Contract Award notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2d76adc-b0ab-4f9b-91be-bb9921daefd8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad394fb-e970-4a2d-9fa6-46f37a82caec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£100,300 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 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

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

RICARDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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