Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-067018
- Published by:
- Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
- Authority ID:
- AA48225
- Publication date:
- 20 March 2026
- Deadline date:
- 16 April 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- Yes
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
The Commissioner is exploring the application of his statutory powers and duties to provide informed advice and recommendations to Welsh Ministers and public bodies on energy issues.The successful provider will be expected to deliver the following:Stage 1• The first stage will require the successful bidder to undertake desk research to consider the options for providing advice to Welsh Ministers and public bodies on energy issues;Stage 2• An involvement and consultation exercise on behalf of the Commissioner to refine and decide on the objectives of the work programme and appropriate output(s), including the potential of a review;Stage 3• Research and analysis work to meet the work programme objectives and outputs agreed at Stage 2;Stage 4• Writing up of advice and/or a report or a series of reports with findings and recommendations, to be signed off by the Commissioner and then published.Further detail on each stage is provided in the downloadable specification document (in Welsh and English).
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
ENERGY RESEARCH AND POLICY SUPPORT
Procurement description
The Commissioner is exploring the application of his statutory powers and duties to provide informed advice and recommendations to Welsh Ministers and public bodies on energy issues.
The successful provider will be expected to deliver the following:
Stage 1
• The first stage will require the successful bidder to undertake desk research to consider the options for providing advice to Welsh Ministers and public bodies on energy issues;
Stage 2
• An involvement and consultation exercise on behalf of the Commissioner to refine and decide on the objectives of the work programme and appropriate output(s), including the potential of a review;
Stage 3
• Research and analysis work to meet the work programme objectives and outputs agreed at Stage 2;
Stage 4
• Writing up of advice and/or a report or a series of reports with findings and recommendations, to be signed off by the Commissioner and then published.
Further detail on each stage is provided in the downloadable specification document (in Welsh and English).
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
50000.00 GBP to 50000.00GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 June 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 June 2027
Contracting authority
Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
Identification register:
Address 1: Tramshed Tech
Town/City: Cardiff
Postcode: CF11 6BH
Country: United Kingdom
Website: www.futuregenerations.wales
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYCN-2751-HJJV
Email: accounts@futuregenerations.wales
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1
CPV classifications
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Lot value (estimated)
50000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
60000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 June 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 June 2027, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
Allowing possible contingency
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
Final contract price will depend on services delivered.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Relevant experience and expertise
Description
Your responses to the following: (maximum of 30 marks available):
1. A brief overview of yourself or your organisation and why you would be the most suitable person or organisation to deliver this contract;
2. Detailed information about the experience and expertise that you can offer in delivering this kind of work or of similar projects; and about the subject area of energy in Wales. Please include information about the skills and experience of the people that would be involved in delivering the contract and what their roles would be;
Weighting: 30.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Outline plan
Description
Your response to the following (maximum of 30 marks available):
3. An outline plan setting out your approach and methodology for delivering each of the four phases of the contract, along with an assessment of the potential risks and how to mitigate them;
Weighting: 30.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Description
Your response to the following (maximum of 20 marks available):
4. A price plan (including VAT) showing clearly your costs including daily rates for key personnel and the estimated time allocated for each team member. Please indicate if there are any value-added elements that you would also provide over and above what is included in the scope of the work.
Weighting: 20.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Responses to well-being questionnaire
Description
Your response to the following (maximum of 20 marks available):
5. A completed “well-being” questionnaire as provided in Annex A of the tender specific document (downloadable)
Weighting: 20.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Submission
Tender submission deadline
16 April 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
06 April 2026, 12:00PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Bid submissions must be made through Sell2Wales.
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Documents
Document type
Bidding documents
Description
Tender specification document in English
Document type
Bidding documents
Description
Tender specification document in Welsh
Coding
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Delivery locations
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- n/a
- Admin contact:
- n/a
- Technical contact:
- n/a
- Other contact:
- n/a
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