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Decarbonising gas markets: How could the EU Gas Package impact the UK?

DESNZ

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jan 2025 at 10:35

Tender

22 Nov 2024 at 15:23

Planning

20 Sep 2024 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has awarded a contract for a research consultancy project titled "Decarbonising gas markets: How could the EU Gas Package impact the UK?" This initiative falls under the industry category of Research Consultancy Services (CPV: 73210000). The contract, worth £49,437.50 GBP, will be executed by Frontier Economics Limited. The project's focus includes identifying areas of regulatory divergence, evaluating impacts on market dynamics and energy security, and assessing trade implications between the UK and the EU for natural gas, hydrogen, and biomethane. The contract period starts on 15th January 2025 and ends on 31st March 2025, covering locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process was an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the research consultancy and energy markets sectors, particularly those with expertise in market dynamics, regulatory analysis, and the decarbonisation of gas markets. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were encouraged to participate, highlighting the accessibility of the procurement process. Businesses with capabilities in analysing market regulations, modelling market scenarios, and providing policy recommendations will find this contract particularly suitable. This initiative will allow businesses to contribute to crucial research that informs energy policy and fosters UK-EU cooperation in the evolving energy landscape, thus aiding in business growth through strategic engagements and high-value projects.

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Notice Title

Decarbonising gas markets: How could the EU Gas Package impact the UK?

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** Brief Description of Requirement - Identifying areas of regulatory divergence between the UK and the EU. - Evaluating the impacts of divergence on market dynamics, competition, and energy security. - Assessing the impacts on natural gas, hydrogen, and biomethane trade between the UK and the EU.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9347de31-789a-40e4-b3bb-3863d8a94491
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e212045-29a5-4f23-abd1-c67d8fa9c235
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,437 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,437 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 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
DESNZ
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

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