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title: "Underground Thermal Energy Storage Local and National Questionnaires"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066317"
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# Underground Thermal Energy Storage Local and National Questionnaires

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066317

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has concluded its procurement process for the award titled "Underground Thermal Energy Storage Local and National Questionnaires." This project falls under the services category and involves research and development services along with related consultancy. The procurement covers multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Czechia, Germany, and the Netherlands, with specific sample sizes and questionnaire lengths detailed for each location. The contracting process, initiated through a below-threshold tender, has moved to the completion stage as of 5th March 2026. The contract, signed on 30th July 2025, has commenced and will run until 30th July 2026, with a total value of £95,000. For further information, interested parties may contact Melanie Cox via email at m.cox2@exeter.ac.uk.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in research and development services and consultancy. Companies with expertise in international surveys and questionnaire development would find this contract beneficial, as it involves data collection across several countries with varied sample sizes. Johnson and Lubbock Partners Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, was awarded the contract, highlighting potential prospects for smaller firms in this sector. Businesses with a focus on environmental, geothermal energy, or survey-based research can leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings across international markets, contributing to robust industry growth.

## Notice

Lot 1a - National Questionnaire Czechia Germany Netherlands United Kingdom Sample size (each country) 1,000 Questionnaire length 15 minute Lot 1b - Local Survey Czechia Germany - three sites Country Netherlands United Kingdom Sample size (each site) 300 Questionnaire length 15 minutes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019941-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £95,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHNSON AND LUBBOCK PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 13:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019941-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019941-2026
  5th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://jlpartners.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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