--- title: "UK1 Industrial Decarbonisation Research Programme (IDRP)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060bef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060bef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060bef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060bef.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO" published: "2026-01-22" --- # UK1 Industrial Decarbonisation Research Programme (IDRP) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060bef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060bef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060bef.json) ## Summary The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "UK1 Industrial Decarbonisation Research Programme (IDRP)". As a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom, the department seeks to establish a consortium to undertake a research programme aimed at decarbonising the industrial sector. The process is currently in the planning phase, with a supplier event scheduled for the 5th of February 2026 via MS Teams to engage potential suppliers. The tender, valued at £6,000,000 gross (£5,000,000 net), is classified under services within research and consultancy. An open procedure is adopted for this procurement, with the planned contract period set from 1st May 2026 to 31st March 2029. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial decarbonisation, technology sustainability, and policy analysis. SMEs and VCSEs are deemed suitable to compete, given the planned consortium approach to deliver the project's broad objectives. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to contribute to impactful research, develop decision support tools, and undertake stakeholder engagement, which could propel future opportunities in sectors related to industrial decarbonisation and policy development. The opportunity is particularly appealing to firms with capabilities in literature reviews, data analysis, and policy translation, alongside those adept in managing complex, multi-faceted research projects. ## Notice DESNZ is seeking to procure a consortium to deliver a research programme to build the policy-relevant evidence base for decarbonisation of the industrial sector and carbon management. The research will be spread across four main work packages on: 1. Industrial Fuel switching including electrification and alternative fuels 2. Resource and energy efficiency in industry 3. Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage and engineered Greenhouse Gas Removals 4. Lifecycle Assessment methods and applications in industry Additional work packages will include a flexible fund to respond to emerging evidence needs, a data and stakeholder engagement work package underpinning the entire programme and additional stand-alone projects. The programme will focus on building the required evidence base, translating existing evidence alongside new analysis and data collection and modelling to support decision-making in industrial decarbonisation. Alongside this, a dissemination, knowledge transfer and policy translation role will be necessary to maximise impact of the research. The programme will require expertise on a number of industrial sectors, decarbonisation measures, technology sustainability and cost assessment, interactions with other sectors and supply chains and understanding of policy contexts. Methods to be employed will include literature reviews, quantitative and qualitative data collection, stakeholder engagement and interviews, modelling and analysis skills, project management and dissemination as well as policy analysis. We expect a consortium of suppliers to be the most likely optimal delivery body for this research due to the breadth of topics and skills. Outputs will likely include reports, data and models, decision support tools, case studies, teach-ins, and on-call briefings and scientific support. The research and outputs will be co-designed with policy stakeholders to ensure policy relevance and will have built-in flexibility to respond to emerging policy needs. DESNZ is holding a supplier event on MS Teams on 5th of February 12:30pm, consisting of a presentation by DESNZ. This will be designed to enable feedback from the potential suppliers as well as to catalyse consortium formation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005649-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 22 Jan 2026 at 11:02 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005649-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005649-2026 22nd January 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - 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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