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Provision of a Fuel Finder Service

DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO

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Planning

11 Aug 2026 at 10:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero is currently in the planning stage of procuring a Fuel Finder Aggregator Service, as part of its efforts to enhance energy security and net-zero goals. This procurement process, which falls under the software-related services industry category, is being organised in collaboration with Integrated Corporate Services Digital. The location for this procurement is the United Kingdom, specifically London. Prospective suppliers are invited to engage in a preliminary market engagement, with a deadline set for 14 August 2026, to express their interest and gain further insights into the requirements of the project. The service is expected to commence on 4 January 2027 and could extend up to 3 January 2032 with potential renewals.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those capable of delivering transition, service integration, and application and data management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria, and can benefit from proposing innovative solutions within the defined parameters of the Government Commercial Agency TS4 Framework Agreement. Successful engagement in this process could lead to substantial growth, offering a contract valued at £3,000,000, making it an attractive prospect for experienced suppliers within the digital and technical sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Fuel Finder Service

Notice Description

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), in collaboration with Integrated Corporate Services (ICS) Digital, are planning to procure a contract for the provision of a Fuel Finder Aggregator Service. In preparation for the procurement, preliminary market engagement is being conducted to seek feedback from prospective suppliers. The route to market has not been confirmed yet however due to the digital/technical nature of the requirement, it is likely that a Government Commercial Agency (GCA) framework will be used. Technology Services 4 (TS4) Framework Agreement RM6190 has been identified as a potential route to market. Should the procurement be run via TS4, matrix Lot 2.5 may be used, comprising: Lot 2 - Transition and Service Integration and Management (SIAM) and Lot 5 - Application and Data Management. The competitive selection process would therefore be restricted to Suppliers who are successful in their bids for the relevant Matrix Lots of GCA TS4. Prospective suppliers can obtain further details on the required services, proposed approach and provide a response to a series of questions in the associated 'Request for Information' (RFI) by emailing the point of contact in this notice. PS3,000,000 excluding VAT 04 January 2027 to 3 January 2030 Two possible 12-month extensions to 03 Jan 2031 and 03 Jan 2032 5 years (3+1+1) The Buyer would like to obtain feedback from the market on the proposed procurement for the Provision of a Fuel Finder Aggregator Service.

Planning Information

Prospective suppliers can register their detail to obtain further information on the services and the proposed approach, and will have the opportunity to provide a response to a series of questions via a 'Request for Information' (RFI). Interested providers are invited to respond to this notice and register their interest in receiving further high-level information and access to the 'Request for Information' (RFI). Please register your interest via the Road Fuel, Price and Supply Team - roadfuelprices@energysecurity.gov.uk. Deadline for submission is Friday 14th August 5pm. Participation in this preliminary market engagement process is not mandatory nor are suppliers required to register interest in the planned competition process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e122
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076153-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 20262 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2029 2-3 years
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
Contact Name
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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