--- title: "Biomass Research Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051852" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051852" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051852.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051852.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO" published: "2026-07-24" --- # Biomass Research Programme Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051852 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051852) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051852.json) ## Summary The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero is set to commence the procurement process for a comprehensive Biomass Research Programme, which aims to enhance scientific understanding of biomass and bioenergy's role in climate change mitigation and energy security. Located in London, the procurement falls under the public authority central government category and pertains to research services. The project, valued at approximately £4.08 million, is currently in the planning stage with a tender notice expected by August 10, 2026. Businesses interested in participating have until 4 PM GMT on January 12, 2026, to register for the market engagement event, scheduled for mid-January via MS Teams, where further details will be discussed. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for companies specializing in scientific research, geospatial and spatial data analysis, climate scenario modelling, policy development, and economic research to expand their portfolio within the public sector. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), offering a four-year engagement through March 2030. Prospective contractors will take part in supporting the bioeconomy, sustainability criteria, and economic modelling, making it ideal for organisations with robust research capabilities and strong project management skills. The project will yield various outputs like policy briefings, technical annexes, and datasets, with multiple work packages to cater to emerging evidence needs and project flexibility. ## Notice DESNZ is seeking to procure a contractor to provide research services for a four-year Biomass Research Programme. The programme will advance scientific understanding of the role and potential of biomass and bioenergy in supporting climate change mitigation, enhancing energy security, and de-risking the delivery of net zero. It will include research on: Lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of biomass feedstocks and bioenergy systems Biomass availability and demand across sectors Sustainability criteria and environmental impacts Co-benefits and trade-offs including biodiversity, air and water quality Economic modelling of biomass-derived fuels and materials The bioeconomy and its potential for growth and decarbonisation The following skills and expertise are considered particularly important for this work: Geospatial modelling Spatial data analysis Modelling climate scenarios Scientific research Scientific analysis Policy development Economic research The project will additionally require strong project management capability to support the delivery of this research. Outputs are likely to include: Reports, policy briefings, and technical annexes Updated models (e.g. UK & Global Bioenergy Resource Model) Seminars, workshops, and teach-ins Data sets and scenario analyses to inform policy decisions The programme will be delivered through seven work packages (WP), covering: WP1: Programme Management WP2: Biomass Lifecycle Analysis WP3: Feedstock Availability WP4: Biomass Feedstocks for Industry WP5: Biomass Sustainability Framework (with co-benefits & trade-offs) WP6: Analyses of the Bioeconomy WP7: A Flexible Fund for emerging evidence needs DESNZ is holding a supplier event on MS Teams on 13.01.2026, consisting of a presentation by DESNZ followed by Q&A. ### Planning Information Tender for the Biomass Research Programme   If you are interested in this potential opportunity, please complete the MS Form with your details.   Biomass Research Programme – https://forms.office.com/e/ca3n6nLRDG An ‘MS Teams’ invite will be circulated for the market engagement event on the week of the event with those who have signed up. We would ask that you have a maximum of 2 attendees from each organisation.    Participants will need to register by 4 PM GMT on 12.01.2026.     Please send any questions to   internationalclimateandenergy.procurement@energysecurty.gov.uk  by 4 PM GMT on 20.01.2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070434-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,080,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2HP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 24 Jul 2026 at 14:49 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070434-2026 - 3 Mar 2026 at 12:19 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018884-2026 - 14 Jan 2026 at 12:53 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003086-2026 - 15 Dec 2025 at 10:07 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082771-2025 - 20 May 2025 at 10:10 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023099-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070434-2026 24th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018884-2026 3rd March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003086-2026 14th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082771-2025 15th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023099-2025 20th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60672 - https://forms.office.com/e/Yy0Vr1bc3u - https://forms.office.com/e/ca3n6nLRDG - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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