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title: "Industrial Electrification Investment Decision Research - AWARDED CONTRACT"
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# Industrial Electrification Investment Decision Research - AWARDED CONTRACT

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2d76adc-b0ab-4f9b-91be-bb9921daefd8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Industrial Electrification Investment Decision Research" contract, managed by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), has reached the award stage, with Ricardo Limited named as the supplier. This contract focuses on research services within the industrial electrification sector and spans multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 2nd February to 31st March 2026, with a total value of £100,300. The contract award notice was published on 2nd March 2026.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in research services related to industrial technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in innovation-driven electrification projects may be well-suited to partake in similar tenders. Ricardo Limited, a large-scale enterprise, exemplifies the calibre of businesses that have successfully navigated the selective procurement process involved in delivering value-driven research services for public-sector contracts.

## Notice

RAF050/2526 Driving Innovation for Growth in Industrial Electrification Technologies - Contract Award notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad394fb-e970-4a2d-9fa6-46f37a82caec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,300 |
| 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 | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 5BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Blackfriars & Trinity |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICARDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 16:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad394fb-e970-4a2d-9fa6-46f37a82caec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad394fb-e970-4a2d-9fa6-46f37a82caec
  2nd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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