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Heat Pump Supply Chain and Proposition

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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23 Jan 2026 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Department for Business & Trade, located in London, United Kingdom, has culminated in the award of a contract titled "Heat Pump Supply Chain and Proposition." This contract falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, specific to the energy sector. The procurement process was executed through a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition, and is currently in the award stage as of 23rd January 2026. The key timelines include a contract period starting from 22nd January 2026 to 31st March 2026. This strategic procurement by central government has resulted in an active contract with a gross value of £33,600.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in consultancy services within the energy sector. The successful bidder, Translating Energy LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Brighton, demonstrates that similar-sized consultancy firms with expertise in developing supply chain capabilities and investment propositions could effectively compete for such procurements. Firms with experience and capabilities in creating structured strategic documents for government bodies, particularly those focusing on energy efficiency technologies like heat pumps, are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for business growth and exposure in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Heat Pump Supply Chain and Proposition

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has purchased consultancy services to deliver a suite of 4 high-quality documents alongside DBT's clean heat sector team. The documents in their entirety will produce a UK Supply Chain Capability Guide, a UK Company Directory, an Investment Proposition and a Priority Exports Market Guide all within the Energy Sector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060dd8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006393-2026
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
£28,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 31 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

TRANSLATING ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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