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Decommissioning Capability Matching Guide

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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08 Jan 2026 at 08:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Business & Trade, involved contracting consultancy services to develop a UK Capability Guide for offshore oil and gas decommissioning. This project, titled "Decommissioning Capability Matching Guide", falls under the services category and was directly procured without competition, as it was below the threshold. Located in the United Kingdom, the contract spans from 7th January 2026 to 30th March 2026, with a gross value of £63,810. The procurement stage has been completed with the award being active as of the latest update on 8th January 2026.

This tender presents a pivotal opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) operating within the research and development consultancy services industry, particularly those specialising in energy and decommissioning fields. The Energy Industries Council, acting as the supplier, underscores the value for businesses that are familiar with or seeking to enter the government contracting space, offering insights into strategic planning for the decommissioning sector. Participation in such a project can foster growth by enhancing a firm's reputation and capabilities in dealing with high-level government projects.

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Notice Title

Decommissioning Capability Matching Guide

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) have purchased consultancy services to develop a definitive UK Capability Guide for offshore oil and gas decommissioning.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060169
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001258-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,175 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialresearchandconsultancy@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

ENERGY INDUSTRIES COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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