--- title: "Procurement of Evaluation of Contracts for Difference" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9860b9dc-0464-478b-8d37-1ac63dda1751" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9860b9dc-0464-478b-8d37-1ac63dda1751" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9860b9dc-0464-478b-8d37-1ac63dda1751.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9860b9dc-0464-478b-8d37-1ac63dda1751.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DESNZ" published: "2025-06-30" --- # Procurement of Evaluation of Contracts for Difference Buyer: DESNZ Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9860b9dc-0464-478b-8d37-1ac63dda1751 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9860b9dc-0464-478b-8d37-1ac63dda1751) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9860b9dc-0464-478b-8d37-1ac63dda1751.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Procurement of Evaluation of Contracts for Difference" was orchestrated by DESNZ, based in Swindon, Wiltshire, England. This process falls within the industry category of Research and Development Services and is relevant across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and beyond. The procurement was conducted via a selective method using a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, under the Crown Commercial Services DPS RM6126. The award stage of the process was completed, with the tender period concluding on 13th May 2025, and the contract commenced on 23rd June 2025, running until 31st March 2026. The contract was awarded to Technopolis, a company meeting SME suitability criteria, with a total contract value of £248,049. This tender represents significant business opportunities particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing research and consultancy services in low-carbon electricity generation. Companies operating in the renewable energy sector, especially those with expertise in evaluating energy contracts and offering insights into market dynamics, stand to benefit from participating in such procurement activities. Engaging with government-backed entities like the Low Carbon Contracts Company through contracts for difference can offer businesses a stable revenue stream and enhance their portfolio in sustainable energy solutions. ## Notice ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services DPS RM6126 - Research & Insights. Brief Description of Requirement The CfD scheme is the government's main mechanism for supporting low-carbon electricity generation. CfDs incentivise investment in renewable energy through a fixed price over a 15 year contract. This in turn provides direct protection from volatile wholesale prices and protect consumers from paying increased support costs when electricity prices are high. Renewable generation projects located in Great Britain that meet the eligibility requirements can compete for a CfD. There have been 7 allocation rounds (AR), to date, which have seen a range of different renewable technologies competing against each other for a contract. Successful developers of renewable projects enter into a private law contract with the Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC), a government-owned company. Developers are paid a flat (indexed) rate for the electricity they produce over a 15-year period; the difference between the 'strike price' (a price for electricity reflecting the cost of investing in a particular low carbon technology, determined via a competitive auction) and the 'reference price' (a measure of the average market price for electricity in the GB market). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0e641da-3e7e-4bd6-83fc-2f159f5a8aee | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | 22 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £248,049 | | 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, 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 | TECHNOPOLIS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 30 Jun 2025 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0e641da-3e7e-4bd6-83fc-2f159f5a8aee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0e641da-3e7e-4bd6-83fc-2f159f5a8aee 30th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be9fba13-a12b-41d1-8c83-191494040a47 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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