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PS25232 - RAF025/2526 - Hard to Abate Industrial Sector Research

DESNZ

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21 Nov 2025 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, titled "PS25232 - RAF025/2526 - Hard to Abate Industrial Sector Research," has been conducted by DESNZ, headquartered in Swindon, England. It falls under the category of research and development services, with the procurement method being a selective call-off from the ENZPS Framework. The procurement process has reached the award stage, concluding officially on 21st November 2025, with the contract period starting on 20th November 2025 and running until 30th April 2026. The project specifically targets the location spanning across British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom. The aim is to generate research that will inform industrial decarbonisation and policy decisions. The awarded supplier, CITY SCIENCE CORPORATION LIMITED, is an SME, emphasizing the procurement's alignment with small and medium-sized enterprises.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and potential growth within the industrial research sector, particularly for companies specialising in environmental consultancy and research services. Suppliers that are adept in providing evidence-based consultancy services aimed at long-term industrial strategy development are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The procurement also underscores the strategic growth opportunities in contributing to governmental policy formation, offering businesses a platform to influence industry standards and potentially secure ongoing government contracts in research and development sectors.

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Notice Title

PS25232 - RAF025/2526 - Hard to Abate Industrial Sector Research

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the ENZPS Framework. Brief Description of Requirement: The primary goal of this project is to generate an evidence-base that will inform the IDS publication and sector roadmaps in the short-term, and guide ministerial policy decisions on the decarbonisation, growth and competitiveness of hard to abate industrial sectors over the medium to long term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d41ff8a5-b053-44fc-bc5b-122e7cd35a59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/772db20d-5e26-41ca-bfd5-84cb28d515dd
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£494,774 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 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
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CITY SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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