---
title: "Heat Zoning Digital Service - Call off from Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0670cb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO"
published: "2026-03-20"
---

# Heat Zoning Digital Service - Call off from Framework

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0670cb

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero is procuring digital services for a heat zoning tool as part of its Heat Networks and Zones policy. Located in London, the Department operates within the public authority sector of the central government. The contracting process was initiated through a direct award without competition under the CCS Framework Technology Services 4 RM6190, reflecting technical reasons for selecting single suppliers. The procurement falls within the IT services category, with a focus on consultancy, software development, and support. The award stage is pending, with a contract period from 1st April 2026 to 30th November 2027. Documents for planned procurement and transparency notices have been published. Key dates include the scheduled future signature date on 1st April 2026.

The procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in digital service development and consultancy. With a gross value of £3,239,314, the contract is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the specific suitability criteria of the tender. Companies adept in developing digital tools to facilitate local authority and heat network development would find this an attractive growth opportunity. The successful business can expect to play a pivotal role in shaping heat network zoning policy across England, offering potential for future collaborations and developments in public sector digital services.

## Notice

Award without Competition through CCS Framework Technology Services 4 RM6190 Development of a digital tool tool provide information to Local Authorities and Heat Network Developers in England to help understand heat network zoning policy and consume zone data. It is part of a wider DESNZ policy on Heat Networks and Zones.

### Procurement Information

Award without Competition through CCS Framework Technology Services 4

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026010-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,699,428 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 21:41 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026010-2026
- 20 Mar 2026 at 16:59 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025973-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026010-2026
  20th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025973-2026
  20th March 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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