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title: "Conducting tests for HEM:FHS Model development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065486"
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# Conducting tests for HEM:FHS Model development

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065486

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, based in London, awarded a contract for conducting tests for the Home Energy Model: Future Homes Standard (HEM:FHS) Model development. This tender falls under the industry category of services and is focused on validating energy model predictions through a series of tests involving varying weather and heating scenarios. The procurement method was direct, classified as below threshold and without competition. The contract was signed on 26th February 2026, with The University of Salford, located in Manchester, as the supplier. This project involves delivering results by the end of March 2026, and the contract allows for time extensions to complete the validation and testing requirements if necessary.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for service-based organisations specialising in energy efficiency and model validation. The University of Salford's involvement highlights the relevance and potential for collaboration within academic institutions or large organisations with expertise in controlled environmental testing. Companies with a focus on energy analysis, heating systems, or sustainable development may find similar future opportunities within this sector, particularly those looking to expand their presence in government-supported energy initiatives.

## Notice

To validate the performance of the home energy model future homes standard wrapper (HEM:FHS); by comparing the model predictions against actual results from tests run in controlled standardised conditions. The requirement is for 6 separate tests, to cover a variety of key scenarios, featuring two weather conditions, two heating patterns, and two setups of heating (underfloor or radiators). The results from the experiments will need to be supplied in a report containing the raw data from each of the six experiments to enable further analysis by the HEM quality assurance contractors and DESNZ HEM analyst team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043392-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £101,970 |
| Contracts value | £101,970 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98113000 - Services furnished by specialist organisations

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 11:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043392-2026
- 16 Feb 2026 at 09:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013695-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043392-2026
  12th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013695-2026
  16th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16053
  Redacted copy of contract

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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