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DDaT26425 - Zone Shape Management Tool (ZSSMT)

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero · Central government

In brief

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero has announced plans to buy architecture and engineering and IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £770,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 10 months, starting 1 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 18 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

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.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 073022-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

97

Awards

59

Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering

  1. Play Area Design and Refurbishment at Belfairs Park in Southend-on-Sea

    Southend-on-Sea City CouncilEast of EnglandGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Closing soon4 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £149kestimated
  2. PS-26-151 - Housing Maintenance & Owner Occ Framework (PRJ0013890)

    East Ayrshire CouncilScotlandConstruction, Building maintenance and repairs

    Closing soon4 hours left12 lotsFramework

    £4.5mframework ceiling
  3. EOD Services Sennelager Training Area

    FCDO ServicesSouth EastFire safety, Architecture and engineering

    Closing soon4 hours leftExpress interestSuitable for SMEs

    £375kestimated
  4. Provision of Housing Market Sales & Rental Data

    Home OfficeUK-wideIT services and software, Marketing and communications

    Closing soon16 hours leftSuitable for SMEs

    £540kestimated
  5. Vehicle Restraint Systems

    The Association of North East Councils LimitedNorth EastConstruction, Highways and street lighting

    Closing soon28 hours left3 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £50mframework ceiling

From notice 073022-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.