Notice Information
Notice Title
Plug-in Solar PV Study
Notice Description
The objective of this study is to assess whether plug-in solar photovoltaic (PV) connected to certified inverters can be safely deployed in the UK without socket or building wiring modifications. The study will assess technical, regulatory, and practical feasibility, and make clear, evidence-based recommendations for plug-in solar PV in the UK.
Lot Information
Lot 1
Renewal: Contract for the Services for an initial period of 4 months with an option for the Authority to extend the Contract for a further period of 2 months i.e. up to a total Contract period of 6 months overall, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Contract. Supplier will be notified of the extension within 20 days prior to the initial contract end date.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-056ab9
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078593-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK7 - Contract Details Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Below threshold - open competition
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
-
- CPV Codes
71314000 - Energy and related services
71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services
71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
73110000 - Research services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £90,000 Under £100K
- Lots Value
- £90,000 Under £100K
- Awards Value
- £80,309 Under £100K
- Contracts Value
- £80,309 Under £100K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 1 Dec 20252 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 3 Sep 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 19 Oct 20254 months ago
- Contract Period
- 4 Nov 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 1-6 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- commercialexcellence@ics.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- SW1A 2HP
- 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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078593-2025
1st December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066722-2025
20th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044967-2025
31st July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
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Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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