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title: "Awarded Contract: Provision of Regulatory Design Services to the Smart Metering Implementation Programme"
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# Awarded Contract: Provision of Regulatory Design Services to the Smart Metering Implementation Programme

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-540ed0a2-a061-42bd-bc36-f65d5cb42ecd

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## Summary

The contract for providing Regulatory Design Services to the Smart Metering Implementation Programme has been awarded to Yellow Wood Energy Consulting Ltd by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). This contract focuses on systems and technical consultancy services within the professional services for the gas industry category. It covers regulatory support for the development of SEC and licence amendments for the smart meter programme. The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a framework agreement, with the contract period starting from 1st April 2026 and ending on 1st April 2029. Although the delivery is not confined to a single location, services will be globally applicable, including in areas such as the UK, Europe, and the Channel Islands. DESNZ, located in London, is the buying organisation overseeing this award phase, which was completed on 27th March 2026.

The awarded contract presents an attractive growth opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in regulatory design for energy sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for such contracts, and they can leverage their specialised skills to support industry consultations and communicate changes effectively. Such tenders are ideal for consultancies experienced in managing complex regulatory frameworks and possessing a thorough understanding of smart meter technology and related communication systems, thereby fostering further innovation and adaptation in this evolving industry.

## Notice

Awarded Contract: Provision of Regulatory Design Services to the Smart Metering Implementation Programme Description of the requirement: Specialist support to the development of SEC and licence amendments to enable at-scale delivery, new evolutions for 4G and VWAN devices and other communications changes necessary to realise the Programme's business case, and resolution of issues that could impact the operation of smart meters. Specifically, this means advising, challenging, and providing quality assurance for planned industry consultations and providing content for DESNZ consultations, including amended SEC and licence provisions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19b2404e-7ff2-4f71-b9a4-e8cd67217a24 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,899,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,899,800 |
| 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 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | YELLOW WOOD ENERGY CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 76100000 - Professional services for the gas industry

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19b2404e-7ff2-4f71-b9a4-e8cd67217a24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19b2404e-7ff2-4f71-b9a4-e8cd67217a24
  27th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero

## Provenance

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