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CON_7925 National Zoning Model Management and Data Analytics

DESNZ

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10 Jun 2025 at 12:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), located in London, has awarded a contract for "National Zoning Model Management and Data Analytics" under its Heat Network Zoning Framework. The procurement, classified under software programming, consultancy, research, and development services, is intended to advance the efficient identification of Heat Network Zones within the United Kingdom and internationally. Awarded in May 2025, the contract, which completes by March 2026, involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED is tasked with the implementation, valued at £499,996 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in software programming, consultancy, data analytics, and geographic information systems (GIS) support. Enterprises that provide innovative solutions in these areas can leverage the demand for specialised model development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and venture capital social enterprises (VCSEs) keen to capitalise on opportunities in the energy sector and sustainability projects would find this tender particularly relevant for growth, expanding their capabilities in zonal energy solutions and contributing to efficient decarbonisation strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CON_7925 National Zoning Model Management and Data Analytics

Notice Description

1.1. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is using Lot 3.2 from its Heat Network Zoning Framework to commission National Zoning Model Management and Data Analytics services from May 2025 until March 2026. 1.2. Model Management and Data Analytics services are required to support the primary developer of the National Zoning Model. The purpose of the model is to support the identification of heat network zones (HNZs) in a standardised, consistent, efficient, and cost-effective manner. It produces maps and datasets describing the location and scale of indicative heat network zones. The indicative zones produced will be geographical areas where heat networks are expected to be the lowest cost technology to decarbonise heat used in buildings. 1.3. The services required are not typical programme or project management services, but instead are specialist model development services, alongside business analysts, specialist data and GIS support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7751e9b-c6c7-442b-80e6-b487fb76e447
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e71168e4-bc64-4a90-b92a-c594b8ace0ed
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£499,996 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£499,996 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
27 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

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