Contract

Plug-in Solar PV Study

  • Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

UK7: Contract details notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-078593

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-056ab9 (view related notices)

Published 1 December 2025, 3:45pm



Scope

Reference

prj_5707

Description

The objective of this study is to assess whether plug-in solar photovoltaic (PV) connected to certified inverters can be safely deployed in the UK without socket or building wiring modifications. The study will assess technical, regulatory, and practical feasibility, and make clear, evidence-based recommendations for plug-in solar PV in the UK.


Contract 2

Supplier

Contract value

  • £80,309 excluding VAT
  • £96,371 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

4 November 2025

Contract dates

  • 4 November 2025 to 27 February 2026
  • Possible extension to 30 April 2026
  • 5 months, 27 days

Description of possible extension:

There is the option for the Authority to extend the Contract for a further period of 2 months i.e. up to a total Contract period of 6 months overall, if the Authority deems it to be required to complete the contract sufficiently.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 73110000 - Research services

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition


Supplier

Arceio Limited

135 Western Road

Milton Keynes

MK2 2PR

United Kingdom

Region: UKJ12 - Milton Keynes

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

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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