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2026-008 Support for ED3

OFGEM

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11 Feb 2026 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Ofgem is titled "2026-008 Support for ED3", focusing on electricity distribution cost assessment consultancy services. This opportunity falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services and targets locations including the United Kingdom and other regions like British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the award announced on 11th February 2026 following the tender period which closed on 1st January 2026. The contract, awarded to Cepa Llp, commenced on 5th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st May 2026 under an open procedure method, valued at £200,000 GBP. Ofgem, based in London, is the buying organisation for this process, aiming to acquire expert services to support its Electricity Distribution 3 Cost Assessment team.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy for energy management and related services. Organisations with prior experience in price controls and cost assessments, particularly in the electricity sector, will find themselves particularly suited to provide value-added services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been identified as suitable candidates for this service provision, given that the procurement is part of a broader strategic initiative for analysing and managing electricity distribution costs. The detailed focus on areas like load-related expenditure volume drivers and depreciation policy provides ample scope for consultancy firms to leverage their expertise and contribute to Ofgem's strategic decision-making processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-008 Support for ED3

Notice Description

The Electricity Distribution 3 (ED3) Cost Assessment team is currently in the process of delivering the Sector Specific Methodology Decision (SSMD) to be published in May 2026. This will set out Ofgem's methodology for assessing ED3 costs proposed by Distribution Network Operators (DNOs). Ofgem requires the support of a supplier to provide expert input drawing upon their extensive experience of working on cost assessment in previous price controls, including ED2. This will be particularly valuable to inform the business plan guidance, cost benefit analysis, business plan data templates and strategic input to the development of modelling approaches. In addition to the above, the ED team require support from a supplier on the following other areas: * ED2 Load Related Expenditure (LRE) volume drivers * ED3 depreciation policy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ecbd671-5619-4b6a-b073-b7b65a7eb7ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99a0598f-0179-437e-8f39-db0710d224d4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management 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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 31 May 2026 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
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

CEPA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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