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2025-071 Needs Case Review Assessment of Third Window Interconnector Projects

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04 Dec 2025 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Ofgem involves the award for the "2025-071 Needs Case Review Assessment of Third Window Interconnector Projects." This contract falls under the industry category of project management consultancy services, along with business and management consultancy services. The procurement concerns services related to electricity market modelling, essential for ensuring continued value for money of specific interconnector projects. Ofgem, located in London, has completed the award stage for this project. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and has a contract period from 24th November 2025 to 31st May 2026, with a contract value of £150,000. It is structured to accommodate SMEs with a suitability for them but excludes VCSE entities.

Businesses specialising in project management and consultancy services will find significant opportunities in this tender, particularly those with expertise in energy market modelling and analysis. Firms like Ove Arup & Partners Ltd, which was successful in securing this contract, will benefit from demonstrating comprehensive understanding in assessing economic impacts within specified energy scenarios. This contract presents a notable chance to contribute to the UK's energy infrastructure, targeting businesses with proficiency in strategic consultancy and project management. The location flexibility ranging from the UK to global regions further extends the scope for varied business engagement. Companies looking to expand within the consultancy domain should consider similar opportunities to foster business growth through impactful projects like this.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-071 Needs Case Review Assessment of Third Window Interconnector Projects

Notice Description

In November 2024, following its Initial Project Assessment (IPA), Ofgem awarded a cap and floor regime in principle to three electricity interconnectors of the Third Window (W3). Ofgem now requires support from a supplier to conduct electricity market modelling to analyse the economic impacts of an interconnector project to ensure it is still offering value for money. The supplier will be required to undertake the analysis for this project under a set of three Future Energy Scenarios (FES) and one weather year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-192ff5a6-74b1-4e46-adec-3df9337477a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b0adaa9-2cb7-4b7b-9c13-1a9e2cc1e713
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFGEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

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