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Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) Technical Advice and Support

OFGEM

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13 Mar 2025 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Ofgem, located at 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, has awarded a contract for "Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) Technical Advice and Support". This procurement falls under the industry category of Electricity (CPV 09310000) and aims to provide specialist engineering consultancy support to develop a new regulatory model. The procurement was completed via direct award from Lot A Electricity Generation of Ofgem's 2021-090 Energy and Economic Services and Advice Framework. The contract, valued at £600,000, commenced on 7th March 2025 and will end on 6th March 2028. This project will be implemented across various regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for engineering consultancy firms with expertise in electricity storage and regulation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience are encouraged to leverage this opportunity to showcase their capability in providing specialised technical advice and support in the energy sector. Businesses specialising in electricity distribution and control apparatus may also find this tender an excellent fit for their services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) Technical Advice and Support

Notice Description

To provide Ofgem with specialist engineering consultancy support in relation to developing a new regulatory model to support investment in Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES). Procurement was carried out via direct award from Lot A Electricity Generation of Ofgem's 2021-090 Energy and Economic Services and Advice Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af190a0f-5519-4bb4-b04a-65ea42484c25
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2025 - 6 Mar 2028 3-4 years
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

Notice Documents

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