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PS23210 Assessment of the future of the GB natural gas storage market (RAF015/2324)

BEIS

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20 Sep 2023 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), under the UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), has completed an award for the procurement titled "PS23210 Assessment of the future of the GB natural gas storage market." The procurement falls under the Research and Development Services category (CPV code: 73000000) and involves assessing the need for potential market intervention in the natural gas storage industry for the years 2030, 2040, and 2050. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period started on September 14, 2023, and is scheduled to end on April 1, 2024. The contract value is GBP 174,893.13.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses, especially those specializing in research and consultancy services within the energy sector, as well as those with expertise in market interventions and energy security. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suited to compete for this tender. The location for service delivery is specified as Polaris House, Swindon, with various potential delivery addresses internationally. Businesses aiming for growth through public procurement should consider engaging with BEIS and similar government bodies for upcoming opportunities in research and consultancy projects related to energy security and market assessments.

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Notice Title

PS23210 Assessment of the future of the GB natural gas storage market (RAF015/2324)

Notice Description

***Modification of the Contract*** Contract Variation PS23210 001 has extended the contract term from 08th December 2023 to 01st April 2024. There was a break clause applied to this Contract where the contracting authority reserved the right to terminate the contract following Work Package 1. Should the works continue Work Package 2 shall be completed by Monday 01st April 2024. ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6126 - Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is seeking to provide an assessment as to whether the available evidence supports the need for HMG market intervention to support the natural gas storage industry in 2030, 2040 and 2050, including the risks of any such intervention.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c894909-523f-4c39-95be-e1854a02c982
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb808413-1ee5-4f3b-be2d-17dc65426227
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£174,893 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£174,893 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Sep 2023 - 1 Apr 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEIS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARINGA PARTNERS

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