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UK Housing Airtightness (Air-Presure Test) DataSet

DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO

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16 Feb 2026 at 09:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UK Housing Airtightness (Air-Pressure Test) DataSet" was conducted by the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, a central government authority based in London. This tender falls under the services category, specifically research services, and is part of the larger effort to validate the proposed infiltration methodology for the Home Energy Model. A direct procurement method was used, classified as below threshold without competition, due to its specific requirements, demanding approximately 70,000 test results for validation. The contract was awarded to Build Test Solutions on 13th February 2026, with a contract period from 27th February to 31st March 2026. The procurement process is complete, with a total contract value of £33,000 (gross).

This contract offers growth opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in air-tightness testing and data analysis within the housing industry. Companies like Build Test Solutions, which possess large-scale capabilities in such testing, are particularly well-suited for these types of contracts. The focus on validating methodologies for the Home Energy Model suggests potential follow-up opportunities in related research and development, benefiting firms engaged in sustainable housing and energy efficiency sectors. These opportunities may extend beyond the initial contract, promoting further engagement with government projects aiming at energy security and net zero goals.

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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/013691-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks 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
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nzbicommercial@energysecurity.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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUILD TEST SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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