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Research for Fuel Poverty Questions

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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30 Jul 2026 at 12:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, involves a recently completed tender titled "Research for Fuel Poverty Questions." This contract aims to gather necessary data to calculate fuel poverty using Welsh Government criteria and assess methods via the Welsh Housing Survey. The procurement fits within the category of research and development services with a focus on social research and statistical services. Located in Cardiff, the contract was executed under a direct procurement method below threshold without competition. Key dates include the project's period from 26th June 2026 to 30th September 2026, with the contract signed on 13th April 2026 and noticed on 30th July 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those specialising in social research and statistical services. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for data collection and analysis in alignment with government requirements would find this tender beneficial for business growth. Small- to medium-sized enterprises like Building Research Establishment (BRE), the awarded supplier for this contract, demonstrate how companies with expertise in such domains can leverage these opportunities to expand their offerings and enhance their market presence within government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research for Fuel Poverty Questions

Notice Description

A contract awarded for Research for Fuel Poverty Questions will identify the data needed to calculate fuel poverty using the Welsh Government definition and assess options for collecting these data through the Welsh Housing Survey Conditions Survey. It will define Bronze, Silver and Gold data collection approaches, providing an evidence base to inform survey design and interview questions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d79b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072186-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

79315000 - Social research services

79330000 - Statistical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,369 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT (BRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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