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PS24154 - RAF037/2425 - Long Term Gas Model

DESNZ

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31 Mar 2025 at 12:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has concluded a procurement process for the provision of a Long Term Gas Model. This award notice indicates that DESNZ utilised a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS. The procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services (CPV 73000000). The contract, valued at £331,925, was awarded to Baringa Partners LLP on 24th March 2025, with the start date of the contract being 24th March 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The locations covered include British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, involving call-offs from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy consultancy, particularly those with expertise in natural gas supply and demand analysis, supply security, price forecasting, and carbon intensity assessment. SMEs are encouraged to identify similar opportunities in the dynamic purchasing system for future competitions, as this contract demonstrates the increasing demand for advanced analytical capabilities in energy modelling. Companies capable of providing comprehensive research and insights into gas markets will find this sector promising for growth and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS24154 - RAF037/2425 - Long Term Gas Model

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement Long Term Gas Model The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is looking to enhance modelling capability regarding the UK gas system and market. This is in order to analyse: - The relationship between natural gas supply and demand in the UK (including storage and Liquefied Natural Gas, LNG). - The implications for supply security, wholesale price (Natural Balancing Point, NBP, price), and the carbon-intensity of each supply source.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b95fd282-75f2-482d-bff0-8937a0f4d3b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78834cae-897b-469d-b4b3-f67b07d295e1
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£331,925 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
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
Postcode
SN2 1LF
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

BARINGA PARTNERS

Further Information

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