--- title: "ENERGY RESEARCH AND POLICY SUPPORT" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067018" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067018" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067018.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067018.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FUTURE GENERATIONS COMMISSIONER FOR WALES" published: "2026-05-21" --- # ENERGY RESEARCH AND POLICY SUPPORT Buyer: FUTURE GENERATIONS COMMISSIONER FOR WALES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067018 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067018) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067018.json) ## Summary The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, located in Cardiff, has concluded a procurement process titled "Energy Research and Policy Support" under the industry category of research and development services, with a focus on energy and related services. This contract aims to provide expert advice and potentially conduct a review on energy-related policy areas crucial to the Commissioner's mission, such as the well-being economy and climate. The procurement was conducted using an open competition method, tailored below the threshold, and followed Welsh devolved regulations. The award, valued at £33,333, was officially made on 20th May 2026, and the contract is set to run from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2027, with the supplier being the Institute of Welsh Affairs. The procurement status was marked as complete upon awarding the contract. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in energy research, policy advice, and development services. Companies with robust expertise in energy consultancy, policy development, and research are well-suited to engage with such tenders. Furthermore, entities with innovative approaches towards energy challenges, such as those that incorporate sustainability goals and climate considerations, could particularly benefit. Although the tender evaluation emphasised quality and relevant experience, it accommodates submissions from SMEs and VCSEs. Engaging in such procurement processes not only offers financial gain but also positions businesses as key contributors to energy policy shaping, fostering long-term growth potential through governmental partnerships. ## Notice The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales is seeking proposals for expert research and policy support to provide advice, and potentially undertake a review, in the area of energy. Energy is a policy area that straddles several of the Commissioner's mission subjects, including the well-being economy and climate and nature. It is also a topic on which the Commissioner has received significant correspondence from the public. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Final contract price will depend on services delivered. Renewal: Allowing possible contingency ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046778-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 May 2026 | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | £50,000 | | Awards value | £33,333 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FUTURE GENERATIONS COMMISSIONER FOR WALES | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF11 6BH | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Grangetown | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | INSTITUTE OF WELSH AFFAIRS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 21 May 2026 at 08:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046778-2026 - 20 Mar 2026 at 11:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025650-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046778-2026 21st May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025650-2026 20th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=364360 Tender specification document in English - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=364361 Tender specification document in Welsh ## Notice URLs - http://www.futuregenerations.wales - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/BidsubmissionsmustbemadethroughSell2Wales. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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