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BE24209 - RAF40/2425 - Electricity Networks- International best practice research

DESNZ

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the project titled "BE24209 - RAF40/2425 - Electricity Networks- International best practice research" was managed by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), located in Swindon, England. This procurement pertains to research and development services within the industry category of energy, specifically evaluating international best practices in electricity transmission network infrastructure. The procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system (RM6126, Research & Insights DPS). The process has reached the award update stage, with the awarded contract period running from 17th February 2025 to 27th October 2025. The overall contract value is noted at £170,000, with specific awarded values and period adjustments reflected in updates as of late April 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services related to energy infrastructure. Particularly, it caters well to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in rapid evidence assessment methods and an interest in expanding their portfolio to include international benchmarking of electricity networks will find this project particularly rewarding. The geographic scope of delivery includes the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and potentially other global regions, allowing businesses with a wide operational reach to benefit significantly.

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Notice Title

BE24209 - RAF40/2425 - Electricity Networks- International best practice research

Notice Description

Please note, this is not a call for competition. This requirement was awarded via RM6126, Research & Insights DPS using the following filters; Subject Area - Environment and Infrastructure - Energy (renewables and fossil-based). Research methods - Evaluation and Evidence Synthesis - Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA), following a competitive quotation process. The requirement is for research to understand whether there are examples of international best practice regarding the deployment of electricity transmission network infrastructure, service and delivery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ea4d01d-e745-4771-a998-acb0baa4ad7a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af77593-c920-4497-bbaf-5f3d8389a2f5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,980 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 27 Oct 2025 6-12 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
SWINDON
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

DELOITTE

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