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title: "Research for Fuel Poverty Questions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d79b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-07-30"
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# Research for Fuel Poverty Questions

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d79b

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, involves a recently completed tender titled "Research for Fuel Poverty Questions." This contract aims to gather necessary data to calculate fuel poverty using Welsh Government criteria and assess methods via the Welsh Housing Survey. The procurement fits within the category of research and development services with a focus on social research and statistical services. Located in Cardiff, the contract was executed under a direct procurement method below threshold without competition. Key dates include the project's period from 26th June 2026 to 30th September 2026, with the contract signed on 13th April 2026 and noticed on 30th July 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those specialising in social research and statistical services. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for data collection and analysis in alignment with government requirements would find this tender beneficial for business growth. Small- to medium-sized enterprises like Building Research Establishment (BRE), the awarded supplier for this contract, demonstrate how companies with expertise in such domains can leverage these opportunities to expand their offerings and enhance their market presence within government projects.

## Notice

A contract awarded for Research for Fuel Poverty Questions will identify the data needed to calculate fuel poverty using the Welsh Government definition and assess options for collecting these data through the Welsh Housing Survey Conditions Survey. It will define Bronze, Silver and Gold data collection approaches, providing an evidence base to inform survey design and interview questions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072186-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,369 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| 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 | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT (BRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79330000 - Statistical services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 12:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072186-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072186-2026
  30th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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