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title: "PS23359 - Evaluation of the Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Programme"
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# PS23359 - Evaluation of the Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Programme

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57048f4e-6041-440e-8416-c3948e5252c2

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has awarded a contract for the procurement titled "PS23359 - Evaluation of the Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Programme". This research and development services contract falls under the CPV classification for Research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract, with a value of £278,702, was awarded through a selective procurement method with a tender period ending on December 11, 2023. The contract period is from January 29, 2024, to October 30, 2024, and the procurement was tailored for SMEs and VCSEs.

This procurement process offers opportunities for businesses in the research and development services industry to engage in projects that focus on innovation in biomass feedstocks. Companies involved in providing consultancy services in the biomass sector would find this tender suitable for their expertise. The buyer, DESNZ, based in Swindon, England, initiated the tender for this contract, emphasising a focus on sustainability and technological advancements within biomass feedstocks.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6216 - Crown Commercial Services Research and Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is seeking research to understand whether the Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Programme achieved its objectives of demonstrating the technical and commercial viability of innovations within biomass feedstocks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5675ba22-b642-4852-b4e2-f99906cc6524 |
| 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 | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2024 - 30 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £278,702 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £278,702 |
| 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 | UK SBS |
| 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 | SQW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2024 at 14:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5675ba22-b642-4852-b4e2-f99906cc6524
- 15 Feb 2024 at 10:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5675ba22-b642-4852-b4e2-f99906cc6524

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5675ba22-b642-4852-b4e2-f99906cc6524
  4th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15054ecd-3475-40b7-bdf6-6805cb0935be
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/pages/default.aspx

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