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UK Housing Airtightness (Air-Presure Test) DataSet

DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO

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23 Mar 2026 at 17:01

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16 Feb 2026 at 09:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero has completed a tender process for the "UK Housing Airtightness (Air-Pressure Test) DataSet," awarded to Build Test Solutions. This project falls under the services category, particularly research services, highlighting the need for air pressure test results to validate infiltration methodology for the Home Energy Model. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement was executed without competition, as a direct award was below the threshold. The contract, valued at £33,000 gross, commenced on 27th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026.

This award presents significant business growth opportunities for large-scale enterprises specialising in research and testing services. With the requirement for approximately 70,000 test results, companies with robust data collection capabilities in the field of energy efficiency would be well-positioned to leverage future opportunities in this sector. The engagement with a central government authority also provides potential exposure and credibility, fostering deeper industry connections and potentially leading to further contracts in energy and housing-related projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK Housing Airtightness (Air-Presure Test) DataSet

Notice Description

DESNZ requires results from real air pressure tests to validate the proposed infiltration methodology to be used for the Home Energy Model. A test data sample size of approx of 70,000 test results are needed to validate against is the critical requirement. The larger the sample of results, the more reliable the validation of the HEM methodology will be.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065484
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026483-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£27,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUILD TEST SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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