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Electricity Interconnectors' Contribution To Security Of Supply

DESNZ

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04 Mar 2025 at 16:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Electricity Interconnectors' Contribution to Security of Supply." This project falls under the industry category of research consultancy services, with a procurement value of GBP 45,000. The procurement, conducted through a direct award approach, has now reached the award stage. The main objective is to develop two comprehensive reports to be utilized within the Capacity Market annual cycle by July 2025. This project, beginning on 5th February 2025 and ending on 29th May 2025, aims to identify potential risks and contribute to future interconnector policy-making. Services are expected to be delivered across regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research consultancy services, particularly those with experience in energy sector studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are notably suitable for this procurement, which emphasizes the inclusion and capability of offerors to deliver high-quality, technical research. For businesses aiming to strengthen their foothold in the public sector, this contract with DESNZ provides a strategic platform to showcase expertise in consultancy and policy research while contributing to energy security and operational resilience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electricity Interconnectors' Contribution To Security Of Supply

Notice Description

Research and Consultancy work to provide two reports that will be used as part of the Capacity Market annual cycle. In particular, the interconnector technical de-rating factors report will be required for the Capacity Market parameter setting procedure in July 2025. The report covering interconnector risks will be cross-cutting and will be used by multiple areas of the department in future interconnector policy-making.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2089401c-9fe7-4ab9-977d-c94f2c0898b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/765d4bf0-d18f-4884-8316-b2515bdaa0cf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award approach
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2025 - 29 May 2025 1-6 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
DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRONTIER ECONOMICS

Further Information

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