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01 Jul 2026 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero has awarded a contract to Lexis Nexis for the "ICIS Energy data and insight subscription service; 2026/2027." This procurement falls under the services category within the energy and related services industry, classified under CPV code 71314000. Located in London, United Kingdom, the Department, as a central government public authority, completed the procurement through a direct method without competition, since it was below the threshold. The contract period spans from 25th June 2026 to 24th June 2027 and was signed on 25th June 2026.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in providing energy data services. Companies that can deliver high-quality data and insights to aid in governmental policy and regulatory decision-making are notably well-positioned to benefit. Given its nature as a subscription service for observed market trends and developments, the tender is particularly suited for organisations with the capability to handle large-scale data processing and reporting. Additionally, businesses that maintain a robust understanding of energy markets and emerging technologies will find valuable prospects in such government contracts.

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Notice Title

ICIS Energy data and insight subscription service; 2026/2027

Notice Description

Subscription service of ICIS energy data by the UK Government in order to keep track of market prices and developments to assist with policy and regulatory decisions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c18d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061861-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,758 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2027 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEXIS NEXIS

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