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RAF 006/2627: Plug-in Solar PV Fire Study

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

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31 Jul 2026 at 09:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero commissioned a targeted research study into the fire risks of plug-in solar photovoltaic modules. The work covers laboratory fire testing, engineering analysis and recommendations relevant to energy policy. It is a specialist technical and research service, classified under CPV 73110000 for research services. The buyer is a central government department based at 55 Whitehall, London, and the requirement is for the department’s national energy and safety policy work. The procurement concerns one complete requirement rather than separate service areas, with the selected supplier responsible for delivering the combined study and its findings. This will suit organisations working at the intersection of solar photovoltaic technology, fire safety, laboratory testing, engineering assessment and energy policy research.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. Arceio Limited was selected for the single requirement. The contract was signed on 17 June 2026 and runs from 17 June to 16 October 2026. Its value is £112,510 excluding VAT, or £135,012 including VAT. The award is active and the contract is active. Evaluation was therefore not conducted through a competitive tender; the stated route was a below-threshold direct award without competition. The outcome indicates a short, defined technical study commissioned directly by the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, with delivery and contract responsibility held by Arceio Limited.

This procurement shows demand for focused evidence on the safety of plug-in solar photovoltaic systems from the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero. Suppliers considering comparable work for this buyer would need credible capability in laboratory fire testing, photovoltaic or electrical-system risk assessment and engineering analysis. They would also need to turn technical evidence into clear, policy-relevant recommendations rather than provide testing alone. Relevant experience could include fire investigation, product or system safety research, experimental design, technical reporting and advising public bodies on energy policy. The selected supplier is an SME, indicating that the requirement can be delivered by a focused specialist rather than necessarily a large corporate provider. Strong technical independence and the capacity to complete a tightly scoped study would be important.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RAF 006/2627: Plug-in Solar PV Fire Study

Notice Description

A targeted fire study of plug-in solar PV modules including laboratory fire testing, engineering analysis, and policy-relevant recommendations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d852
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072493-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£112,510 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 16 Oct 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
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HP
Postcode Area
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

Arceio Limited

Further Information

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