Scope
Reference
prj_6501
Description
To validate the performance of the home energy model future homes standard wrapper (HEM:FHS); by comparing the model predictions against actual results from tests run in controlled standardised conditions.
The requirement is for 6 separate tests, to cover a variety of key scenarios, featuring two weather conditions, two heating patterns, and two setups of heating (underfloor or radiators).
The results from the experiments will need to be supplied in a report containing the raw data from each of the six experiments to enable further analysis by the HEM quality assurance contractors and DESNZ HEM analyst team.
Contract 1. Validation of HEM:FHS Model Development
Supplier
Contract value
- £101,970 excluding VAT
- £122,364 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
13 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
26 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 February 2026 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 30 June 2026
- 4 months, 2 days
Description of possible extension:
Time only to enable validation and testing requirement to be completed if required
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98113000 - Services furnished by specialist organisations
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
The University of Salford
Joule House
Manchester
M5 4WT
United Kingdom
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Validation of HEM:FHS Model Development
Contracting authority
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDHQ-2163-WYMH
55 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2HP
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government