Scope
Reference
C0641
Description
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is procuring specialist technical assistance to support Local Authorities (LAs) participating in the Net Zero Living: Scale and Embed – Retrofit Data Accelerator (Strand 2) programme. The supplier will provide advanced analytical, technical and advisory services to help authorities integrate building-level observed data with their own datasets and develop robust, place-based retrofit plans.
The contract will require the provider to work with participating LAs to combine high-resolution building insights with existing local data sources such as EPCs, housing stock information, planning history, PAS2035 outputs and other decarbonisation-relevant datasets. This integration will enable property-level diagnostics, retrofit feasibility assessments, and the development of credible, prioritised retrofit pathways.
The supplier will deliver practical support including analysis of building fabric, thermal behaviour, access constraints, shading, technology suitability and indicative delivery considerations. The provider will also support LAs to assess supply-chain readiness, understand delivery constraints, and develop investment-ready pipelines aligned with green finance expectations.
Outputs will include data-driven recommendations, place-based strategies, and retrofit deployment plans that support Local Authorities in developing technically sound and deliverable decarbonisation approaches. The supplier will also engage with partners such as the Greater London Authority (GLA) where relevant, to ensure methodological consistency and support wider national applicability. This notice is published to ensure transparency prior to award.
Contract 1. UKRI – 5355 Technical Assistance for Net Zero Living scale and embed: retrofit data accelerator – strand 2
Supplier
Contract value
- £297,000 excluding VAT
- £356,400 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
10 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 19 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
22 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 30 June 2026
- 5 months, 27 days
Description of possible extension:
3 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
XRI URBAN ROBOTICS AND ANALYTICS LTD
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQRD-3139-JPXX
238 Station Road, Addlestone,
Surrey,
KT15 2PS
United Kingdom
Email: info@xri.online
Website: https://www.xri.online/
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. UKRI - 5355 Technical Assistance for Net Zero Living scale and embed: retrofit data accelerator - strand 2
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Contact name: corporate procurement
Email: corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government