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Procurement of Evaluation of Contracts for Difference

DESNZ

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30 Jun 2025 at 12:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Procurement of Evaluation of Contracts for Difference" was orchestrated by DESNZ, based in Swindon, Wiltshire, England. This process falls within the industry category of Research and Development Services and is relevant across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and beyond. The procurement was conducted via a selective method using a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, under the Crown Commercial Services DPS RM6126. The award stage of the process was completed, with the tender period concluding on 13th May 2025, and the contract commenced on 23rd June 2025, running until 31st March 2026. The contract was awarded to Technopolis, a company meeting SME suitability criteria, with a total contract value of £248,049.

This tender represents significant business opportunities particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing research and consultancy services in low-carbon electricity generation. Companies operating in the renewable energy sector, especially those with expertise in evaluating energy contracts and offering insights into market dynamics, stand to benefit from participating in such procurement activities. Engaging with government-backed entities like the Low Carbon Contracts Company through contracts for difference can offer businesses a stable revenue stream and enhance their portfolio in sustainable energy solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Evaluation of Contracts for Difference

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services DPS RM6126 - Research & Insights. Brief Description of Requirement The CfD scheme is the government's main mechanism for supporting low-carbon electricity generation. CfDs incentivise investment in renewable energy through a fixed price over a 15 year contract. This in turn provides direct protection from volatile wholesale prices and protect consumers from paying increased support costs when electricity prices are high. Renewable generation projects located in Great Britain that meet the eligibility requirements can compete for a CfD. There have been 7 allocation rounds (AR), to date, which have seen a range of different renewable technologies competing against each other for a contract. Successful developers of renewable projects enter into a private law contract with the Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC), a government-owned company. Developers are paid a flat (indexed) rate for the electricity they produce over a 15-year period; the difference between the 'strike price' (a price for electricity reflecting the cost of investing in a particular low carbon technology, determined via a competitive auction) and the 'reference price' (a measure of the average market price for electricity in the GB market).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9860b9dc-0464-478b-8d37-1ac63dda1751
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0e641da-3e7e-4bd6-83fc-2f159f5a8aee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£248,049 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHNOPOLIS

Further Information

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