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CSP26751 - Delegates for International Energy Agency Technology Collaboration Programme

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is buying expert services to represent the UK in four International Energy Agency energy-technology collaboration programmes. UK Shared Business Services is managing the procurement for the department. The work is divided into energy storage; heat pumping technologies, including heat pumps, air conditioning and refrigeration; photovoltaic solar power; and industrial energy-related technologies and systems. Alternate Delegates will represent the UK in programme meetings, connect the programmes with UK industry and researchers, coordinate national expert teams, contribute to collaborative work and reports, and transfer knowledge to the department. The programmes cover research, technology development, deployment, policy and market issues. The services will support UK participation in international programmes, with delivery in the UK and engagement with international programme partners.

The buyer invited proposals through an open procedure, with a separate application required for each lot and one contract to be awarded per lot. Enquiries were due by 5pm on 5 October 2026 and bids by 5pm on 13 October 2026; the stated decision date was 28 October 2026. Contracts were scheduled to run from 9 November 2026 to 30 March 2029, with a possible extension subject to agreement and funding. Lot values are £30,700 for energy storage, £30,700 for heat pumping, £55,834 for photovoltaic systems and £30,700 for industrial energy systems, excluding VAT. Each lot is assessed separately, with technical quality weighted at 90% and price at 10%. Applications must identify the lot and nominate a different individual for each lot bid.

This suits organisations able to nominate an established specialist with substantial expertise and a strong network in the relevant energy field. Companies, universities, non-governmental organisations and sole traders may apply, and small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises are considered suitable. Delegates need to represent UK interests internationally, build and coordinate expert networks, communicate research and policy findings, prepare reports, and work with government, industry and academia. For the solar photovoltaic lot, applicants must demonstrate expertise in PV technologies and the UK sector, understand deployment, policy, regulation and market developments, and provide strategic insight on renewables and the energy transition. The role also requires familiarity with UK stakeholders and the ability to use official data for analysis; access to commercial market intelligence and PV databases is advantageous. Each lot is an individual specialist appointment.

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Notice Title

CSP26751 - Delegates for International Energy Agency Technology Collaboration Programme

Notice Description

Introduction and Summary of Requirements DESNZ is looking for experts in their field with a strong network of contacts across their industry to act as an Alternate Delegate for the following International Energy Agency (IEA) Technology Collaboration Programmes (TCPs): Lot 1 Energy Storage (ES) Lot 2 Heat Pumping Technologies (HPT) Lot 3 Photovoltaic Power Systems (PVPS) Lot 4 Industrial Energy-Related Technologies and Systems (IETS) Summary UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS), acting on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), invites proposals for the role of Alternate Delegate for provision of support to the International Energy Agency (IEA) Technology Collaboration Programme (TCP). UK SBS is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023) and the Procurement Regulations 2024 applicable to this procurement procedure (as may be amended from time to time) (the "Regulations"). This is a Services Contract being procured under the Open Procedure. This procurement shall be split into 4 Lots as follows and for each Lot one Contract shall be awarded to the successful supplier(s). LOT 1 - Energy Storage (ES) LOT 2 - Heat Pumping Technologies (HPT) LOT 3 - Photovoltaic Power Systems (PVPS) LOT 4 - Industrial Energy-Related Technologies and Systems (IETS) Please state clearly which lot you are applying for in your submission in the bid title. The application must be submitted by an organisation for a specific individual within the organisation. This can be a company, university, NGO or sole trader. An organisation may submit bids for several lots, no single individual may be proposed for more than one Lot. For example, a Supplier may bid for all four Lots; however, a different academic or employee must be nominated as the lead representative for each Lot. Each lot will be assessed individually so please provide a separate application for each lot applied for (including declarations). Each lot will only be awarded to one bidder. Background The IEA works to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for its 32 member countries and beyond. Founded in 1974, the IEA was initially designed to help countries co-ordinate a collective response to major disruptions in the supply of oil, such as the crisis of 1973/4. While this remains a key aspect of its work, the IEA has evolved and expanded. It is at the heart of global dialogue on energy innovations. Technology Collaboration Programmes (TCPs) are independent, international groups of experts that enable governments and industries from around the world to lead programmes and projects on a wide range of energy technologies and related issues. TCPs currently cover topics related to: * Efficient end-use (buildings, electricity, industry, transport). * Cleaner fossil fuels (greenhouse-gas mitigation, extraction, supply, transformation). * Renewable energy and hydrogen (technologies and policies for deployment). * Cross-cutting issues (modelling, technology transfer, project financing). * Fusion power (safety, physics, materials, technologies). The 6,000 experts in the TCPs work to advance the research, development and commercialisation of energy technologies. The scope and strategy of each TCP is in keeping with the IEA Shared Goals of energy security, environmental protection and economic growth, as well as engagement worldwide. Depending on the TCP, activities may include: * Basic and applied research, technology development and pilot plants * Technology assessment, feasibility studies, environmental impact studies, market analysis, policy implications * Information exchange of research results and programmes * Scientist exchanges * Databases, modelling and systems analysis * Experts' networks. More information on the IEA and the TCPs is available here: Technology collaboration - About - IEA. Each TCP typically has two Delegates who represent each country at the Executive Committee: a primary Delegate and an Alternate Delegate. Each TCP is its own entity and therefore have different methods for organising activities. The types of activities are, however, broadly consistent across the TCPs. The UK is currently participating in 28 TCPs. The Science and Innovation for Climate and Energy (SICE) directorate in DESNZ funds 12 of these. At this time, DESNZ is looking to appoint Alternate Delegates for 4 of these TCPs to represent the UK industry alongside the primary DESNZ Delegate: * Energy Storage - https://iea-es.org/ * Heat Pump Technologies (HPT) - http://www.heatpumpingtechnologies.org * Photovoltaic Power Systems (PVPS) - https://iea-pvps.org/ * Industrial Energy-Related Technologies and Systems (IETS) - https://iea-industry.org/ The UK also participates in Mission Innovation, which is the leading international collaboration platform on innovation hosted by the IEA. SICE currently coordinates input into the seven Missions of Mission Innovation. Where relevant to the programme of work of the IEA Technology Collaboration Programmes, alternate delegates should seek to join up activities and stakeholder engagement. Acronyms and terminology: IEA TCP International Energy Agency (IEA) Technology Collaboration Programmes (TCPs): multilateral working groups established by the IEA across 8 themes (Buildings, Electricity, Industry, Transport, Renewable Energy, Fossil Energy, Fusion Power, cross-cutting) IEA TCP Secretariat Organises the general TCP administration (requesting invoices, organising annual activities), liaises with the IEA and stakeholders DESNZ (Primary) Delegate Government representative in the IEA TCPs. Drawn from across technical and policy teams. Primarily responsible for administration and knowledge transfer within DESNZ, quality assessment of UK outputs to IEA, but can get more involved depending on expertise and resource. Alternate Delegate (AD) Experts in their field appointed through open competition. In charge of running the UK's TCP activities and producing main outputs. DESNZ TCP Co-ordinator Oversees all the TCPs at a working level within DESNZ and is responsible for the procurement of DESNZ and Alternate Delegates, reporting of TCP activities for DESNZ governing procedures and any general admin tasks not specific to individual TCPs. National TCP Coordinator Oversees all UK TCP Activity across 28 TCP Programmes with UK representation. Facilitates engagement across TCP representatives and provides support on alignment between TCPs and policy. Tasks / Annexes Sub-tasks produced by TCPs, where members create working groups to produce reports, gather international data on technologies/policies/ business models, etc. Known variously as tasks, sub-tasks, working groups, and annexes in different TCPs, but referred to as 'annexes' for clarity in this specification. Operating agent Project manager or technical lead of an annex. In charge of defining the programme of work of the annexes, and ensuring delivery of outputs. Known under different terminology across TCPs, but used here for clarity. National Team A team of UK experts from industry, third sector and academia convened by the Alternate Delegate. ExCo Executive committee meeting which typically occurs twice a year (generally at least once in person). The role of Alternate Delegate has general tasks common to all TCPs. Additional opportunities such as active participation in annex work or chairing the TCP can vary and be shaped by the AD and DESNZ Delegate. All ADs are expected to be able to complete all tasks, and the general tasks below are considered a minimum requirement. The Programme of Work will vary by TCP and will be jointly agreed with the DESNZ Delegate. The minimum requirement is expected to correspond to 12 days per financial year, amounting to a total minimum time requirement over the maximum potential duration of the contract of 29 days.

Lot Information

LOT 1 - Energy Storage (ES)

LOT 1 - Energy Storage (ES) The Alternate Delegate for the Energy Storage TCP will support in ensuring the UK derives value from participation in the Energy Storage TCP. The Energy Storage TCP's mission is "to facilitate integral research, development, implementation, and integration of energy storage technologies in order to raise the efficiency of all types of energy system and promote an increasing use of renewables over fossil fuels". The TCP is an international community of policy makers, academics, and industry professionals working on all aspects of energy storage. This includes tasks on electrical, thermal, chemical, mechanical energy storage; integration of energy storage with energy systems; energy storage materials and components; and other related areas of work. Further information can be found here: Energy Storage Technology Collaboration Programme - IEA ES TCP Country Members: Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Czechia, Denmark, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Korea, The Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA The general tasks are: * Represent the UK in ExCo Meetings. * Act as the primary liaison between UK industry and the TCP. * Prepare national annual reports for the IEA on the state of research, technology deployment, policy support and projects. * Manage and develop the National Team of interested experts, to coordinate tasks and knowledge dissemination. * Participate in and propose TCP tasks or annexes, which are working groups aimed at delivering a specific task or output, advancing the knowledge base of the relevant TCP area. * Knowledge transfer from the TCP to DESNZ through the DESNZ Delegate. * Prepare a short annual report summarising TCP activities for DESNZ's monitoring and reviewing purposes in collaboration with the DESNZ Delegate. Aims and Objectives The primary aims of this commission are to ensure that: * The activities of the TCPs are fully disseminated to their respective UK industries and researchers. * The UK takes an active role in the participation, management and development of the TCPs and ensures their activities are beneficial for the UK. * Activities across related TCPs are joined up, to avoid duplication and maximise added value through collaboration.

Options: The contract may be extended beyond the 29-month period if permitted by the financial environment and as agreed with the DESNZ Delegate up to the Spending Review that follows March 2029. This contract variation option may vary per-TCP pending review of the value of renewing our engagement beyond 2029.

LOT 2 - Heat Pumping Technologies (HPT)

LOT 2 - Heat Pumping Technologies (HPT) The Alternate Delegate for the Heat Pumping Technologies TCP will support in ensuring the UK derives value from participation in the HPT TCP. The HPT TCP is a non-profit organization working in the field of heat pumping technologies, i.e., all technologies where heat is lifted from a lower temperature level to a higher one, such as heat pumps, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Under the management of an Executive Committee representing the member countries, the programme carries out a strategy to accelerate the use of heat pumping technologies in all applications where they can reduce energy consumption, increase the use of renewable energy sources, and contribute to energy security and affordable energy for all - for the benefit of people, the environment, and a sustainable future. The main activities within the programme are to run collaborative research, development, demonstration, and deployment projects, to organise a triennial conference, and to perform communication through the Heat Pump Centre, the Projects, and the National teams. Further detail of the HPT TCP can be found here: https://heatpumpingtechnologies.org/ Participating countries are: Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Ireland, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The general tasks are: * Represent the UK in ExCo Meetings. * Act as the primary liaison between UK industry and the TCP. * Prepare national annual reports for the IEA on the state of research, technology deployment, policy support and projects. * Manage and develop the National Team of interested experts, to coordinate tasks and knowledge dissemination. * Participate in and propose TCP tasks or annexes, which are working groups aimed at delivering a specific task or output, advancing the knowledge base of the relevant TCP area. * Knowledge transfer from the TCP to DESNZ through the DESNZ Delegate. * Prepare a short annual report summarising TCP activities for DESNZ's monitoring and reviewing purposes in collaboration with the DESNZ Delegate. Aims and Objectives The primary aims of this commission are to ensure that: * The activities of the TCPs are fully disseminated to their respective UK industries and researchers. * The UK takes an active role in the participation, management and development of the TCPs and ensures their activities are beneficial for the UK. * Activities across related TCPs are joined up, to avoid duplication and maximise added value through collaboration.

Options: The contract may be extended beyond the 29-month period if permitted by the financial environment and as agreed with the DESNZ Delegate up to the Spending Review that follows March 2029. This contract variation option may vary per-TCP pending review of the value of renewing our engagement beyond 2029.

LOT 3 - Photovoltaic Power Systems (PVPS)

LOT 3 - Photovoltaic Power Systems (PVPS) The Alternate Delegate for the PVPS TCP will support in ensuring the UK derives value from participation in the PVPS TCP. The PVPS TCP conducts joint projects in the application of photovoltaic conversion of solar energy to electricity. This includes tasks related to PV sustainability activities, reliability and performance, transport, off-grid and edge-of-grid PV, and building-integrated PV. The IEA PVPS programme aims to realise its mission through the following objectives: * PV technology development * Competitive PV markets * An environmentally and economically sustainable PV industry * Policy recommendations and strategies * Impartial and reliable information Country members: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Lithuania, Malaysia, Morocco, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS), Solar Power Europe, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkiye, United Kingdom and United States of America. The general tasks are: * Represent the UK in ExCo Meetings. * Act as the primary liaison between UK industry and the TCP. * Prepare national annual reports for the IEA on the state of research, technology deployment, policy support and projects. * Manage and develop the National Team of interested experts, to coordinate tasks and knowledge dissemination. * Participate in and propose TCP tasks or annexes, which are working groups aimed at delivering a specific task or output, advancing the knowledge base of the relevant TCP area. * Knowledge transfer from the TCP to DESNZ through the DESNZ Delegate. * Prepare a short annual report summarising TCP activities for DESNZ's monitoring and reviewing purposes in collaboration with the DESNZ Delegate. * Essential Lot 3 Requirements * Demonstrable expertise in solar PV technologies and the UK PV sector, and a strong understanding of PV deployment, policy, regulation and market developments in the UK * Ability to provide a strategic perspective on PV within the broader context of renewable energy deployment and the energy transition * Good understanding of key UK PV stakeholders across government, industry and academia * Ability to utilise relevant official databases and statistics to support reporting and analysis The following would be advantageous: * Access to commercial market intelligence and PV market databases. In addition, for Lot 3 (PVPS TCP) The Alternate Delegate is expected to participate in Task 1 (Strategic PV Analysis and Outreach): https://iea-pvps.org/research-tasks/strategic-pv-analysis-outreach/ Task 1 produces at least two reports or special events annually, highlighting key drivers and status of PV development in both IEA PVPS countries and globally. Current discussions focus on PV integration in mature markets including grid constraints, flexibility, curtailment, negative pricing, and the role of storage and demand-side measures. The Task also examines policy and regulatory challenges associated with PV deployment, supply chains, manufacturing competitiveness and the translation of technical evidence into policy and regulatory action. The core activities in this task are: * Attend twice yearly physical meetings. These meetings are the primary forum for discussion and decision-making, including agreement on deliverables, events and future activities. Each meeting is minimum 2.5 days. * Complete the annual national data collection exercise (PV deployment, market trends, costs, policies and grid integration) for the Snapshot of Global PV Markets and Trends in Photovoltaic Applications reports. * Review documents produced by the Task Other activities may include: * Participation to additional workshops in international conferences organized by IEA-PVPS Task 1 * Participation to the writing of additional reports. * Organising Task 1 meetings * Working with Task 15 Manager to organise and deliver an international workshop/seminar (virtual) on plug-in solar PV, including contributing to the preparation of any associated report or publication. Aims and Objectives The primary aims of this commission are to ensure that: * The activities of the TCPs are fully disseminated to their respective UK industries and researchers. * The UK takes an active role in the participation, management and development of the TCPs and ensures their activities are beneficial for the UK. * Activities across related TCPs are joined up, to avoid duplication and maximise added value through collaboration.

Options: The contract may be extended beyond the 29-month period if permitted by the financial environment and as agreed with the DESNZ Delegate up to the Spending Review that follows March 2029. This contract variation option may vary per-TCP pending review of the value of renewing our engagement beyond 2029.

LOT 4 - Industrial Energy-Related Technologies and Systems (IETS)

LOT 4 - Industrial Energy-Related Technologies and Systems (IETS TCP) The Alternate Delegate for the IETS TCP (known as Industry TCP) will support in ensuring the UK derives value from participation in the Industry TCP and a similar initiative called the Net Zero Industries Mission. IEA Industrial Energy-Related Technologies and Systems (IETS) Technology Collaboration Programme (TCP) (known as Industry TCP): IETS | An IEA Technology Collaboration Programme The Industry TCP is coordinated by the Swedish Energy Agency and was launched in 2005. The programme is now wide ranging, covering industrial symbiosis, biorefineries, electrification, reuse of waste heat, AI, resilience to climate change, and circularity. At bi-annual Executive Committee Meetings government appointed delegates meet from each country to review updates on latest developments and share updates on policy and industry in their countries. The objective is to allow countries to work together to foster international co-operation for accelerated research and technology development of industrial energy-related technologies and systems with main focus on end-use technologies. The work is organised in Tasks, which can be viewed here: Tasks | IETS Country members: Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, UK; Sponsors (university or industry): Japan, Ireland, Finland, Spain, Belgium Mission Innovation - Net Zero Industries Mission (NIM): Net-Zero Industries Mission Mission Innovation is the leading intergovernmental platform for collaboration on Innovation, launched at COP21 by world leaders when the Paris Agreement was signed, recognising the need for innovation to meet Net Zero goals. Missions are public-private partnerships focused on progressing towards a 2030 goal through international collaboration. NIM's goal is to develop and demonstrate cost competitive solutions for the efficient decarbonization of energy intensive industries by 2030. The mission was launched in 2021 and is relatively new, with room to shape the activities based on UK interest. Country members: Australia, Austria, Canada, China, European Commission, Finland, Germany, Republic of Korea, UK, Switzerland. Sponsors and partners include AFID, ARENA, AIT, CEM IDDI, UNIDO, GCCA, MPP, LinkedIn etc. The general tasks of the delegate are: * Represent the UK in the TCP ExCo Meetings (2x per year 1-2 days) and TCP Interim ExCo Meetings (2x per year 0.5 days), * Act as the primary liaison between UK industry and academia and the TCP * Prepare national annual reports for the IEA on the state of research, technology deployment, policy support and projects on industrial decarbonisation. * Manage and develop the National Team of interested experts, to coordinate tasks and knowledge dissemination, alongside the Net Zero Industries Mission. * Participate in and propose TCP tasks or annexes, which are working groups aimed at delivering a specific task or output, advancing the knowledge base of the relevant TCP area. * Knowledge transfer from the TCP to DESNZ through the DESNZ Delegate. * Prepare a short annual report summarising TCP activities for DESNZ's monitoring and reviewing purposes in collaboration with the DESNZ Delegate. Aims and Objectives The primary aims of this commission are to ensure that: * The activities of the TCPs are fully disseminated to their respective UK industries and researchers. * The UK takes an active role in the participation, management and development of the TCPs and ensures their activities are beneficial for the UK. * Activities across related TCPs are joined up, to avoid duplication and maximise added value through collaboration.

Options: The contract may be extended beyond the 29-month period if permitted by the financial environment and as agreed with the DESNZ Delegate up to the Spending Review that follows March 2029. This contract variation option may vary per-TCP pending review of the value of renewing our engagement beyond 2029.

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Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

72222300 - Information technology services

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£147,934 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£147,934 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Nov 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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 LIMITED

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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

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