--- title: "PS24060 The costs of decarbonising complex-to-decarbonise homes" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-044be2c6-3d9a-4f14-b837-8313843cc4b2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-044be2c6-3d9a-4f14-b837-8313843cc4b2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-044be2c6-3d9a-4f14-b837-8313843cc4b2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-044be2c6-3d9a-4f14-b837-8313843cc4b2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DESNZ" published: "2025-02-12" --- # PS24060 The costs of decarbonising complex-to-decarbonise homes Buyer: DESNZ Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-044be2c6-3d9a-4f14-b837-8313843cc4b2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-044be2c6-3d9a-4f14-b837-8313843cc4b2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-044be2c6-3d9a-4f14-b837-8313843cc4b2.json) ## Summary The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has concluded the procurement process for the project titled "PS24060 The costs of decarbonising complex-to-decarbonise homes". This research initiative, under the industry category of Energy and Related Services, involves identifying UK housing archetypes that are challenging to decarbonise, understanding the associated economic costs, and proposing best practice low-carbon heating solutions. The contract, awarded to Energy Saving Trust Enterprises Limited, spans from 16 May 2024 to 31 March 2025, with a total value of £598,037.50. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, conducted through a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS. The areas of delivery encompass the UK, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World. The procurement status is noted as complete as of 17 May 2024. This tender presents various opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in energy, data collection, research, and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to engage in such projects due to their flexibility and innovative approach. Participating in similar tenders can lead to substantial business growth, allowing these businesses to establish themselves within the energy services and research sectors, providing valuable insights and sustainable solutions to complex industry challenges. ## Notice ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS. Brief Description of Requirement The research aims to (1) identify the range of archetypes of the UK housing stock that are complex-to-decarbonise (CTD), (2) help householders and industry understand the economic costs and trade-offs associated with different decarbonisation approaches across the different CTD archetypes, and (3) propose the best practice approaches to making low carbon heating viable and affordable for CTD householders. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/343926cd-096e-4008-821f-21e99cadbe5f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 May 2024 | | Contract period | 15 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £598,037 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £598,037 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DESNZ | | Additional buyers | BRAVOSOLUTION UK LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ENERGY SAVING TRUST ENTERPRISES | ## CPV Codes ### 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 ### Codes - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 72314000 - Data collection and collation services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 12 Feb 2025 at 14:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/343926cd-096e-4008-821f-21e99cadbe5f - 28 Jan 2025 at 10:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/343926cd-096e-4008-821f-21e99cadbe5f - 28 Jan 2025 at 10:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/343926cd-096e-4008-821f-21e99cadbe5f - 23 Jan 2025 at 10:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/343926cd-096e-4008-821f-21e99cadbe5f - 22 Jan 2025 at 09:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/343926cd-096e-4008-821f-21e99cadbe5f - 22 Jan 2025 at 09:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/343926cd-096e-4008-821f-21e99cadbe5f - 21 Jan 2025 at 16:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/343926cd-096e-4008-821f-21e99cadbe5f - 28 May 2024 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/343926cd-096e-4008-821f-21e99cadbe5f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/343926cd-096e-4008-821f-21e99cadbe5f 12th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e76fd187-a304-4233-89fe-884bb2bd35bd n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2360dff8-d63b-46e1-b738-00e0c759606e n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0cde37ff-e16a-4c3f-9400-fe18b4dfdfdd n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9974c38e-9305-4815-be24-d7cd42b6d7f6 n/a ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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