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Heat Zoning Digital Service - Call off from Framework

DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO

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Award

20 Mar 2026 at 21:41

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Planning

20 Mar 2026 at 16:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero is procuring digital services for a heat zoning tool as part of its Heat Networks and Zones policy. Located in London, the Department operates within the public authority sector of the central government. The contracting process was initiated through a direct award without competition under the CCS Framework Technology Services 4 RM6190, reflecting technical reasons for selecting single suppliers. The procurement falls within the IT services category, with a focus on consultancy, software development, and support. The award stage is pending, with a contract period from 1st April 2026 to 30th November 2027. Documents for planned procurement and transparency notices have been published. Key dates include the scheduled future signature date on 1st April 2026.

The procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in digital service development and consultancy. With a gross value of £3,239,314, the contract is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the specific suitability criteria of the tender. Companies adept in developing digital tools to facilitate local authority and heat network development would find this an attractive growth opportunity. The successful business can expect to play a pivotal role in shaping heat network zoning policy across England, offering potential for future collaborations and developments in public sector digital services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heat Zoning Digital Service - Call off from Framework

Notice Description

Award without Competition through CCS Framework Technology Services 4 RM6190 Development of a digital tool tool provide information to Local Authorities and Heat Network Developers in England to help understand heat network zoning policy and consume zone data. It is part of a wider DESNZ policy on Heat Networks and Zones.

Procurement Information

Award without Competition through CCS Framework Technology Services 4

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0670cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026010-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,699,428 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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