Smart Grids Market Shaping for the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Australia and New Zealand

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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23 Jul 2026 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, involved the development of a Smart Grids market-shaping programme for the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) in Australia and New Zealand. The contract was awarded to Energy Systems Catapult Services Ltd, a large supplier based in Birmingham, UK. As of 23rd July 2026, the contract is active, having commenced on 15th July 2026 and scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2027. The process was completed through a direct procurement method, classified under energy-efficiency consultancy services, and valued at £33,000. The buying organisation operates from London, denoting its central government role, with the procurement process being conducted below the threshold without competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in energy-efficiency consultancy services to expand their market presence in the Australasian region. The development and implementation of smart grid solutions resonate well with firms aiming to strengthen their expertise and offerings in international stakeholder engagement and programme delivery. Businesses with existing capabilities in energy-related consultancy or those looking to enter the Australian and New Zealand markets with innovative solutions will find this contract particularly advantageous for growth and networking within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Smart Grids Market Shaping for the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Australia and New Zealand

Notice Description

Delivery of a Smart Grids market-shaping programme, including white paper development, stakeholder engagement, and launch events across Australia and New Zealand.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069696-2026
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

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 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
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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

ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT SERVICES

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