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title: "DDaT26425 - Zone Shape Management Tool (ZSSMT)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d99d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO"
published: "2026-08-03"
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# DDaT26425 - Zone Shape Management Tool (ZSSMT)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d99d

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "DDaT26425 - Zone Shape Management Tool (ZSSMT)". Located in London, UK, this procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting geological consultancy services and systems consultancy. This stage involves pre-market engagement to gauge market capabilities and interest. Interested parties are encouraged to fill out a questionnaire by 14:00 on 17th August 2026. The procurement process is valued at £770,000, potentially reaching £924,000 gross, and is deemed suitable for SMEs. The services are anticipated to commence on 1st January 2027, with the contract expected to conclude by 31st October 2027. The chosen procurement method remains undecided, and the department is actively seeking market feedback to determine the best route forward.

This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the consultancy and technical services sectors, particularly those with expertise in geological and systems consultancy. Companies capable of innovative solutions that align with government needs may find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Business growth can be achieved by securing a central government contract, which not only ensures a substantial financial opportunity but also enhances reputation and future prospects in the public procurement space. Ideal contenders for this contract are agile SMEs with a track record of delivering technical consultancy services and those looking to increase their presence in governmental projects. Engaging in the pre-market questionnaire and understanding the project scope through the EOI Specification Document could position businesses advantageously for subsequent stages.

## Notice

Through this notice we are looking for engagement with the market and feedback and what is available in general along with any elements of innovation that may need to be considered. Please see below link which will take you to a form with a list of pre market engagement questions. If you could please provide feedback by 17/08/2026 this will be much appreciated. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=FtDPLd_5jEixa2g0W1mvtzPoUGIrQtZChfiEUUwgGb1UMllOWTRHOE5RVTNSVzhBQ0JFVldGM1YySC4u&route=shorturl To Access the EOI Specification Document which is the current version of the Scope which will provide further details on the requirement, please contact ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk, referencing DDaT26425 - Zone Shape Management Tool (ZSSMT) pre market engagement so that we can issue you the Document. Within the EOI Specification Document it details the indicative timelines for the procurement process. Please note that the route to market is undecided at this moment in time. It is hoped that through this pre market engagement this will help inform this.

### Planning Information

The Contracting Authority Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) would like to conduct pre-market engagement.
As part of this information gathering exercise, we have developed a series of questions to ascertain the capability, the capacity and the appetite of the current market and would welcome your responses.
Please see link below to access the questionnaire:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=FtDPLd_5jEixa2g0W1mvtzPoUGIrQtZChfiEUUwgGb1UMllOWTRHOE5RVTNSVzhBQ0JFVldGM1YySC4u&route=shorturl
Due to the timeframe required, please ensure to complete the questionnaire before 14:00 hrs on 17th August 2026 to express your interest

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073022-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £770,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 71351220 - Geological consultancy services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 08:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073022-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073022-2026
  3rd August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=FtDPLd_5jEixa2g0W1mvtzPoUGIrQtZChfiEUUwgGb1UMllOWTRHOE5RVTNSVzhBQ0JFVldGM1YySC4u&route=shorturl
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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