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title: "PS25193 - Electrification of Heat Programme Evaluation"
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# PS25193 - Electrification of Heat Programme Evaluation

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56c6acf6-9e5a-48e6-8bb3-6eeccae78e8e

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by DESNZ involved the "PS25193 - Electrification of Heat Programme Evaluation" project. This award notice, dated 3rd March 2026, concluded a selective tender method under the RM6126 DPS Research & Insights. The project focuses on evaluating four Electrification of Heating Policy Interventions, spanning financial years 2025/26 to 2029/30. Located in Swindon, England, DESNZ sought research and consultancy services, classified under the industry category "Research and development services" (CPV 73000000). The contract, awarded to ICF Consulting Services Ltd, commenced on 25th February 2026 with an end date of 31st March 2027, valued at £998,899.05.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly SMEs. Those with expertise in heating policy interventions, consultancy, and research development are ideally positioned to leverage this contract. Given the global reach for delivery across various locations, including British Oversea Territories and Europe, companies with strong international capabilities will find additional prospects. This procurement process underscores the strategic commitment to heating electrification, inviting innovative solutions from competent providers in the specified industry category. The completed stage of the award process offers valuable insights for similar future engagements.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under RM6126 DPS Research & Insights. Brief Description of requirement The project will evaluate four Electrification of Heating Policy Interventions between financial years 2025/26-29/30 These are, the Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM), Boiler Upgrade Scheme Extension (BUS), Heat Training Grant (HTG) and Heat Pump Investment Accelerator Competition (HPIAC).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a696b420-2d26-4809-8ba1-451ef37b81ab |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £998,899 |
| 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 | 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 | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a696b420-2d26-4809-8ba1-451ef37b81ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a696b420-2d26-4809-8ba1-451ef37b81ab
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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