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title: "PS25356 Impact of Inference at the Edge (RAF043/2526)"
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# PS25356 Impact of Inference at the Edge (RAF043/2526)

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-928392b1-45c1-4e0d-8321-6a46322b0caf

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "PS25356 Impact of Inference at the Edge (RAF043/2526)" has been concluded by the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). This award notice, dated 25th March 2026, marks the update of contract terms, including an extension of the contract end date to 30th June 2026. DESNZ is seeking research services within the industry category of Research and Development, aiming to evaluate the electricity impacts associated with decentralised inference systems. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from the CCS RM6126 Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This process, carried out by DESNZ located at Polaris House, Swindon, was awarded to Edinburgh Innovations with a contract value of £79,200, and services are required across various locations including the UK, Europe, and internationally. The initial contract period was set from 11th February 2026 to 31st March 2026.

This tender provides promising opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy, particularly those focused on energy and data centre usage analysis. The procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their offerings in the realm of decentralised systems impact assessment. As the process was managed through a dynamic purchasing system, businesses already enrolled or considering enrolment in such frameworks might find this tender particularly advantageous. Edinburgh Innovations, as a large-scale organisation, received the award, which further suggests that companies with substantial research capabilities and strategic insights could thrive in such procurement activities.

## Notice

***Modification of the Contract*** Contract Variation PS25356 001 - To amend the contract end date from 31st March 2026 to 30th June 2026 and to update the Project Milestone Schedule. ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research and Insights DPS. Brief Description of Requirement Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) require a report which will outline the electricity impacts of having decentralised inference as opposed to centralised demand in data centres. The impacts will be considered for each of the scenarios selected in the methodology.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cc8779b-d5bc-4cae-ba00-343476ebb9cb |
| 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 | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,200 |
| 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 | EDINBURGH INNOVATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 10:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cc8779b-d5bc-4cae-ba00-343476ebb9cb
- 16 Feb 2026 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cc8779b-d5bc-4cae-ba00-343476ebb9cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cc8779b-d5bc-4cae-ba00-343476ebb9cb
  25th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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