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31 Jul 2026 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, located in London, with the project titled "RAF 006/2627: Plug-in Solar PV Fire Study." This public procurement falls under the services industry category specifically related to research services. The procurement method used was direct and was classified as below threshold without competition. The contract, awarded to Arceio Limited, commenced on 17th June 2026 and is set to conclude by 16th October 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in providing research services, particularly those in the energy and engineering sectors. SMEs, like Arceio Limited, which won the contract, are well-positioned to benefit from such projects, enabling them to contribute to impactful research while expanding their portfolio. The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero supports innovation in climate and energy sectors, offering businesses the potential for collaboration on pioneering studies and policy development initiatives.

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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.

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
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


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 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

ARCEIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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