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Underground Thermal Energy Storage Local and National Questionnaires

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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05 Mar 2026 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has concluded its procurement process for the award titled "Underground Thermal Energy Storage Local and National Questionnaires." This project falls under the services category and involves research and development services along with related consultancy. The procurement covers multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Czechia, Germany, and the Netherlands, with specific sample sizes and questionnaire lengths detailed for each location. The contracting process, initiated through a below-threshold tender, has moved to the completion stage as of 5th March 2026. The contract, signed on 30th July 2025, has commenced and will run until 30th July 2026, with a total value of £95,000. For further information, interested parties may contact Melanie Cox via email at m.cox2@exeter.ac.uk.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in research and development services and consultancy. Companies with expertise in international surveys and questionnaire development would find this contract beneficial, as it involves data collection across several countries with varied sample sizes. Johnson and Lubbock Partners Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, was awarded the contract, highlighting potential prospects for smaller firms in this sector. Businesses with a focus on environmental, geothermal energy, or survey-based research can leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings across international markets, contributing to robust industry growth.

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Notice Title

Underground Thermal Energy Storage Local and National Questionnaires

Notice Description

Lot 1a - National Questionnaire Czechia Germany Netherlands United Kingdom Sample size (each country) 1,000 Questionnaire length 15 minute Lot 1b - Local Survey Czechia Germany - three sites Country Netherlands United Kingdom Sample size (each site) 300 Questionnaire length 15 minutes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066317
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019941-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHNSON AND LUBBOCK PARTNERS

Further Information

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