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title: "AWARDED CONTRACT NOTICE: SMIP ICT Testing and Migration Services"
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# AWARDED CONTRACT NOTICE: SMIP ICT Testing and Migration Services

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24a292ea-910e-4255-b143-e1a53500abaa

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has recently completed the procurement process awarding the contract for the Smart Metering Implementation Programme (SMIP) ICT Enterprise Testing & Migration Services. Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited has secured the contract valued at £1,898,125. This contract, awarded through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement, pertains to the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services sector. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract running from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2029. The service delivery spans multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and more globally.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in technical testing and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in the smart metering sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this scope of work aligned with their capabilities, especially given the project's extensive geographic coverage and long contract term. Businesses aiming to expand their influence within the energy sector or diversify within ICT services can leverage this project to develop new market opportunities, fostering sustainable growth and innovation in their operations.

## Notice

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has awarded the contract for Smart Metering Implementation Programme (SMIP) ICT Enterprise Testing & Migration Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8c2f4c4-9e91-4a51-98bf-01ff86004821 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,898,125 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,898,125 |
| 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 |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8c2f4c4-9e91-4a51-98bf-01ff86004821

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8c2f4c4-9e91-4a51-98bf-01ff86004821
  11th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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