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Consideration of a range of Market and Regulatory Frameworks to support future scenarios for the decarbonisation of the GB Gas Network

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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06 May 2017 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Consideration of a range of Market and Regulatory Frameworks to support future scenarios for the decarbonisation of the GB Gas Network." This initiative is categorised under research services and aims to assess potential frameworks necessary for the decarbonisation of the gas network by 2050. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tendering phase concluding on 19th April 2017. The contract, valued at £199,691, is set to run from 24th April 2017 to 28th July 2017, covering delivery across the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in energy markets, regulatory frameworks, and decarbonisation strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider competing for similar future contracts, as the nature of BEIS's projects often requires innovative inputs and local insights that SMEs can provide effectively. Companies interested in advancing decarbonisation initiatives or developing sustainable energy solutions would be well-positioned to collaborate with BEIS in upcoming procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Consideration of a range of Market and Regulatory Frameworks to support future scenarios for the decarbonisation of the GB Gas Network

Notice Description

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) wishes to commission a project to consider a range of Market and Regulatory Frameworks that could support a repurposed or reconfigured GB gas network to deliver a total decarbonisation of heat. This project is an initial long-term futures piece to improve BEIS' understanding of the possible risks, uncertainties and other barriers that may arise in relation to market and regulatory frameworks if the GB gas network were to be repurposed or reconfigured to achieve 2050 decarbonisation objectives. For background information, the full specification and further information on this project please see the ITT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e825d87-fde3-4f02-9364-0929a909c86d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ec8fec-15f8-4a8f-b7c1-b90e783b2464
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£199,691 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£199,691 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2017 - 28 Jul 2017 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AW
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

Notice Documents

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