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Homes for Net Zero Phase 3 (HfNZ P3)

Awarded to ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED, LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISES LIMITED, TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT LIMITED

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero(buyer)

Published
Published 14 April 2026
Deadline
Closed 21 August 2026
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Overview

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero is procuring contractors to deliver Phase 3 of the Homes for Net Zero research programme, a continuation of a large-scale trial involving approximately 1,250 owner-occupied homes. The work is divided into four competitive lots covering trial management and coordination, data analysis and research, consumer engagement and social research, and design and installation of low carbon heating measures, with a focus on evaluating heat pump performance, alternative heating solutions, and climate resilience in practical, scalable decarbonisation pathways for owner-occupied homes. Outputs will include annual reports, research publications, datasets, and thematic briefs to inform government policy on clean heat and energy efficiency.

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Lots (4)

  • Trial Management and Coordination

    £2,399,825Won by ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED

  • Data Analysis and Research

    £464,453Won by LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISES LIMITED

  • Consumer Engagement and Social Research

    £673,406Won by TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT LIMITED

  • Heat Pump Design and Installation

    £3,299,649Won by ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£7,660,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
14 April 2026
Questions by
10 July 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Research services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£6,837,333
Award date
15 October 2026
Contract period
11 October 2026 → 31 March 2029
Contract length
2 years 6 months
Could run to
31 March 2030
Against estimate
11% below
Bids received
3
Winners
  • ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED
  • LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISES LIMITED
  • TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT LIMITED

This contract ends on 31 March 2029, or 31 March 2030 if every extension is used.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

3

Open and restricted tenders in Research and development services and related consultancy services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 14% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 10% · Quality 90%

  • Meeting the Requirements40%
  • Skills and Capability15%
  • Project Management and Risk15%
  • Lot Specific - Managing a programme with Mulitplwe contractors10%
  • Cost10%
  • Social Value10%

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Market context

Typical award in Research and development services and related consultancy services

£75,843

Median of 4,552 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 90.2× the median.

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero in the last 12 months

66

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    2 November 2026

  2. Tender Update

    13 July 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    6 July 2026

  4. Prior Information Notice

    14 April 2026

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