Tender

2023-075 Consultancy Support for Gas Expert

OFGEM

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Tender

20 Sep 2023 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for consultancy support for gas expertise is currently at the tender stage. Ofgem, the buyer organisation, located in London, England, has issued tender ID MT230319 titled '2023-075 Consultancy Support for Gas Expert'. The procurement falls under the services industry category related to infrastructure works consultancy services. The tender period ends on October 4, 2023, with the contract planned to start on October 30, 2023, and end on October 29, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with technical analysis or consultancy expertise in gas-distribution networks to engage with Ofgem, focusing on areas such as gas transmission charging, capacity neutrality arrangements, gas access, security of supply, and others. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this opportunity. Businesses should consider aligning their capabilities with the specific consultancy needs highlighted in the tender to enhance their chances of success in bidding for this project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2023-075 Consultancy Support for Gas Expert

Notice Description

Ofgem is expecting to make a series of key decisions in the coming months, on which expert advice will be needed. These include: 1Gas transmission charging: Potential industry-led Uniform Network Code ('UNC') changes linked to the ongoing National Gas Transmission ('NGT') consultation on: 'NTS GCD 13 - Impacts of Existing Contracts on Transmission Services Charges'. Potential industry-led changes to the General Non-Transmission Services ('GNTS') methodology. 1. Capacity neutrality arrangements (linked to issue ref. CMF003 and CMF008). 2. Gas access arrangements. 3. Gas Security of Supply. 4. Shrinkage arrangements. 5. Gas System Operator (GSO) incentives. 6. Identifying areas of reform ahead of RIIO-T3. 7. Gas connections. Ofgem is looking for a consultant with relevant technical subject matter expertise on these areas. The contract will be managed by the Gas Charging & Access team, but the successful tenderer will also be expected to work with other Ofgem teams, such as the GSO Reg. team and the Security of Supply team. The successful tenderer will be expected to assist Ofgem in identifying interactions and cross-cutting impacts among the different gas policy areas mentioned above. Contract activity will cover some base tracking and review of ongoing activities (e.g. including tracking national transmission system charging methodology form (NTSCMF) and Transmission Workgroup) together with specific work (including analysis, exploration of issues with team members, development and review of change proposals, policy development etc) as agreed from time to time. The bulk of the contract's time would be associated with specific activities as agreed with the contract manager and will include bi-directional background briefing and knowledge sharing. In this context, and subject to the contract manager's instructions, this may require engagement with internal Ofgem and external stakeholders. The allocation of the successful tenderer's time across the 6-month period will be subject to the discretion of the contract manager and will be driven by the requirements of the projects in which the consultant will be involved. Contract activity will cover some base tracking and review of ongoing activities (e.g. including tracking industry workgroups) together with specific work (such as analysis, exploration of issues with team members, development and review of change proposals, policy development) as agreed with the contract manager.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7327b9da-113b-4f5c-afcf-0a639c4a2565
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f14b269-c335-4760-9686-8af4557dd4a7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

44161110 - Gas-distribution network

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2023 - 29 Oct 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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