This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2026 at 08:27

Tender

20 Mar 2026 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, located in Cardiff, has concluded a procurement process titled "Energy Research and Policy Support" under the industry category of research and development services, with a focus on energy and related services. This contract aims to provide expert advice and potentially conduct a review on energy-related policy areas crucial to the Commissioner's mission, such as the well-being economy and climate. The procurement was conducted using an open competition method, tailored below the threshold, and followed Welsh devolved regulations. The award, valued at £33,333, was officially made on 20th May 2026, and the contract is set to run from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2027, with the supplier being the Institute of Welsh Affairs. The procurement status was marked as complete upon awarding the contract.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in energy research, policy advice, and development services. Companies with robust expertise in energy consultancy, policy development, and research are well-suited to engage with such tenders. Furthermore, entities with innovative approaches towards energy challenges, such as those that incorporate sustainability goals and climate considerations, could particularly benefit. Although the tender evaluation emphasised quality and relevant experience, it accommodates submissions from SMEs and VCSEs. Engaging in such procurement processes not only offers financial gain but also positions businesses as key contributors to energy policy shaping, fostering long-term growth potential through governmental partnerships.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ENERGY RESEARCH AND POLICY SUPPORT

Notice Description

The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales is seeking proposals for expert research and policy support to provide advice, and potentially undertake a review, in the area of energy. Energy is a policy area that straddles several of the Commissioner's mission subjects, including the well-being economy and climate and nature. It is also a topic on which the Commissioner has received significant correspondence from the public.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Final contract price will depend on services delivered.

Renewal: Allowing possible contingency

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067018
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046778-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FUTURE GENERATIONS COMMISSIONER FOR WALES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF11 6BH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Grangetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTITUTE OF WELSH AFFAIRS

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