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title: "Technical services to maintain the methodology for calculating energy performance of domestic buildings."
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# Technical services to maintain the methodology for calculating energy performance of domestic buildings.

Buyer: ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d831cb1-2644-47e6-b689-dd641bcc9be2

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ is titled "Technical services to maintain the methodology for calculating energy performance of domestic buildings." This tender falls under the industry category of research and development services, specifically focusing on decarbonisation and energy performance analysis. The procurement is a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system within the Crown Commercial Services DPS. The award phase for this procurement has been completed, with the award notice published on 27th June 2025. The contract period is set from 11th July 2025 to 14th July 2028, covering services that will be delivered across the UK, British Overseas Territories, and globally.

This award represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in energy performance and sustainability services to engage with key government initiatives aimed at improving energy efficiency and achieving Net Zero commitments. Building Research Establishment Limited, a large-scale organisation, has been awarded this contract, indicating that the tender was open to experienced suppliers capable of delivering high-quality, resilient, and user-centred services. Organisations, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, that focus on technical support, impact assessment, and energy consulting, would find contracts of this nature potential avenues for growth and showcasing their expertise in high-impact projects.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6126 Crown Commercial Services DPS DPS FILTER CATEGORY(IES): Decarbonisation, emissions, and net zero, Energy, Impact assessment, Performance analysis, Thematic analysis, Mixed method. Brief Description of Requirement DESNZ requires a specialist supplier to deliver expert maintenance, technical support, and service enhancements the following digital tool: - Find Ways to Save Energy in Your Home (FWTS): to maintain the methodology for calculating energy performance of domestic buildings. The calculator is a tool for generating recommendations for savings based on user inputs that could be provided by a homeowner. The supplier will ensure these tools remain operational, secure, accessible, and compliant with evolving energy efficiency methodologies and policy priorities. Outcome: A highly available, resilient, and user-centred service that supports DESNZ's policy aims on energy efficiency and Net Zero commitments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3230355a-ca4d-4f44-ab40-3486eaf16987 |
| 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 | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2025 - 14 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,601 |
| 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 | ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2025 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3230355a-ca4d-4f44-ab40-3486eaf16987

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3230355a-ca4d-4f44-ab40-3486eaf16987
  27th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9705bd3-a18c-462f-a2b0-98e11e911c8a
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