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DDaT26425 - Zone Shape Management Tool (ZSSMT)

DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO

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Planning

03 Aug 2026 at 08:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "DDaT26425 - Zone Shape Management Tool (ZSSMT)". Located in London, UK, this procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting geological consultancy services and systems consultancy. This stage involves pre-market engagement to gauge market capabilities and interest. Interested parties are encouraged to fill out a questionnaire by 14:00 on 17th August 2026. The procurement process is valued at £770,000, potentially reaching £924,000 gross, and is deemed suitable for SMEs. The services are anticipated to commence on 1st January 2027, with the contract expected to conclude by 31st October 2027. The chosen procurement method remains undecided, and the department is actively seeking market feedback to determine the best route forward.

This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the consultancy and technical services sectors, particularly those with expertise in geological and systems consultancy. Companies capable of innovative solutions that align with government needs may find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Business growth can be achieved by securing a central government contract, which not only ensures a substantial financial opportunity but also enhances reputation and future prospects in the public procurement space. Ideal contenders for this contract are agile SMEs with a track record of delivering technical consultancy services and those looking to increase their presence in governmental projects. Engaging in the pre-market questionnaire and understanding the project scope through the EOI Specification Document could position businesses advantageously for subsequent stages.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26425 - Zone Shape Management Tool (ZSSMT)

Notice Description

Through this notice we are looking for engagement with the market and feedback and what is available in general along with any elements of innovation that may need to be considered. Please see below link which will take you to a form with a list of pre market engagement questions. If you could please provide feedback by 17/08/2026 this will be much appreciated. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=FtDPLd_5jEixa2g0W1mvtzPoUGIrQtZChfiEUUwgGb1UMllOWTRHOE5RVTNSVzhBQ0JFVldGM1YySC4u&route=shorturl To Access the EOI Specification Document which is the current version of the Scope which will provide further details on the requirement, please contact ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk, referencing DDaT26425 - Zone Shape Management Tool (ZSSMT) pre market engagement so that we can issue you the Document. Within the EOI Specification Document it details the indicative timelines for the procurement process. Please note that the route to market is undecided at this moment in time. It is hoped that through this pre market engagement this will help inform this.

Planning Information

The Contracting Authority Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) would like to conduct pre-market engagement. As part of this information gathering exercise, we have developed a series of questions to ascertain the capability, the capacity and the appetite of the current market and would welcome your responses. Please see link below to access the questionnaire: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=FtDPLd_5jEixa2g0W1mvtzPoUGIrQtZChfiEUUwgGb1UMllOWTRHOE5RVTNSVzhBQ0JFVldGM1YySC4u&route=shorturl Due to the timeframe required, please ensure to complete the questionnaire before 14:00 hrs on 17th August 2026 to express your interest

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d99d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073022-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

71351220 - Geological consultancy services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£770,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Oct 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

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)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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