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PS22223 Electricity Interconnectors' Contribution to Security of Supply

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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09 Feb 2023 at 15:49

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04 Jan 2023 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has awarded a contract for research on Electricity Interconnectors' Contribution to Security of Supply. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from October 31, 2022, to February 28, 2023, with a total value of £120,123. The tender period ended on September 23, 2022, and the award was granted on October 25, 2022.

This procurement opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) businesses. Businesses in the research and development services field, particularly those with expertise in related consultancy services, are well-suited to compete. The contract covers a wide range of regions within the United Kingdom and aims to enhance the security of electricity supply through research on interconnectors.

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Notice Title

PS22223 Electricity Interconnectors' Contribution to Security of Supply

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS framework RM6018 Research Marketplace DPS Brief Description of Requirement The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) require research for Electricity interconnectors' contribution to security of supply.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aed9c0c5-9241-4026-88a9-8116f314b813
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eea81b93-fc87-4cad-80e8-244f3fcf1cd2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,123 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRONTIER ECONOMICS

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