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title: "IEA TCP Alternate Delegates - Preliminary Market Engagement"
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# IEA TCP Alternate Delegates - Preliminary Market Engagement

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38656775-ee31-4afd-bad6-1532618f6d9d

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is conducting a preliminary market engagement for the IEA TCP Alternate Delegates project. This procurement, currently in the planning stage, seeks experts with robust industry networks to represent the UK in ten International Energy Agency (IEA) Technology Collaboration Programmes (TCPs). The industry category is Research Services (CPV code: 73110000), and the engagement will cover areas such as Hydrogen, Solar Heating and Cooling, Bioenergy, and more. Key dates include the supplier engagement day on 26th March 2025 from 1pm to 3pm. The initiative spans multiple locations including the UK, Europe, and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in the specified energy technology fields. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to collaborate internationally, expand their industry footprint, and influence global energy projects alongside primary DESNZ delegates. The procurement method aims to ensure engagement with knowledgeable candidates who can effectively contribute to the advancement of energy technologies, making it ideal for businesses with strong industry connections and specialised expertise.

## Notice

DESNZ is looking for experts in their field with a strong network of contacts across their industry to act as alternate delegates for ten International Energy Agency (IEA) Technology Collaboration Programmes (TCPs). The TCPs are independent, international groups of experts set up by the IEA that enable governments and industries around the world to lead programmes and projects on a wide range of energy technologies and related issues. The UK is currently participating in 26 TCPs and DESNZ would like to commission alternate delegates for 10 of these TCPs to represent the UK industry alongside the primary (DESNZ) delegate: Hydrogen Solar Heating and Cooling District Heating and Cooling User-Centred Energy Systems Bioenergy Energy in Buildings and Communities International Smart Grid Action Network Photovoltaics Power Systems Industrial and Energy Related Technologies and Systems Geothermal Additional information: A supplier engagement day will be held on Wednesday 26th March 2025, 1pm -3pm. If you cannot attend, the slides and Q&A will be published alongside the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for info. Join on the day via the link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/327987592225?p=kDCgkoWF0KcfRRLEei

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/635459d2-4560-4548-bd8b-3c97405ce8fe |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DESNZ |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2025 at 16:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/635459d2-4560-4548-bd8b-3c97405ce8fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/635459d2-4560-4548-bd8b-3c97405ce8fe
  10th March 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/327987592225?p=kDCgkoWF0KcfRRLEei

## Provenance

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