---
title: "Decommissioning Capability Matching Guide"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060169"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE"
published: "2026-01-08"
---

# Decommissioning Capability Matching Guide

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060169

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Business & Trade, involved contracting consultancy services to develop a UK Capability Guide for offshore oil and gas decommissioning. This project, titled "Decommissioning Capability Matching Guide", falls under the services category and was directly procured without competition, as it was below the threshold. Located in the United Kingdom, the contract spans from 7th January 2026 to 30th March 2026, with a gross value of £63,810. The procurement stage has been completed with the award being active as of the latest update on 8th January 2026.

This tender presents a pivotal opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) operating within the research and development consultancy services industry, particularly those specialising in energy and decommissioning fields. The Energy Industries Council, acting as the supplier, underscores the value for businesses that are familiar with or seeking to enter the government contracting space, offering insights into strategic planning for the decommissioning sector. Participation in such a project can foster growth by enhancing a firm's reputation and capabilities in dealing with high-level government projects.

## Notice

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) have purchased consultancy services to develop a definitive UK Capability Guide for offshore oil and gas decommissioning.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001258-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £53,175 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENERGY INDUSTRIES COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 08:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001258-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001258-2026
  8th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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