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Expert Regulatory Legal Support for Hydrogen RAB

OFGEM

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28 Feb 2023 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Expert Regulatory Legal Support for Hydrogen RAB" was completed by Ofgem, a contracting authority based in London, England. The contract falls under the 'Legal services' industry category (CPV code: 79100000) and specifically involves legal advisory services. The tender had an open procedure procurement method with a tender period ending on January 1, 2023. The contract period ran from February 8, 2023, to March 31, 2023.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for legal advisory firms with expertise in regulatory matters to support Ofgem in its strategic decisions regarding regime design for hydrogen projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience in the energy sector could be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract value was £50,000 in GBP.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expert Regulatory Legal Support for Hydrogen RAB

Notice Description

Ofgem is looking for legal advice in relation to: * Necessary powers and risks which the regulator will require - Licence issue - mechanic and interaction with BEIS - Modifications to licences during different phases *Interaction concerns - Using amendment to Gas Act approach and any obvious concerns with respect to other energy licences - Subsidies - GSP - Potential storage regime (RAB? Subsidies?) * Regime design and contagion - High level strategic concerns around direction of travel for regime, to advise steering economic advisor and Steering Board - Potential contagion risks for other energy and CCUS licensees

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-752ca303-3447-4a22-9657-ae19cedfb6a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53b7b7a-6a18-427a-8522-2dcc6451783f
Current Stage
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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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
8 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 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

SLAUGHTER AND MAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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