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Network Charging Modelling Options Review

Ofgem

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06 Aug 2026 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Ofgem commissioned general management consultancy services focused on electricity network charging reform. The work reviews three policy options: a Network Utilisation Impact Charge, a System and Constraints Impact Charge, and auctions. Its purpose is to strengthen Ofgem’s policy understanding so that options can be shortlisted, while contributing to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s wider reformed national pricing work and the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan. This is an energy and related services requirement, including energy-efficiency consultancy (CPV 79411000, with related CPV classifications 71314000 and 71314300). The buying organisation is Ofgem, based in London. Delivery is described across the United Kingdom, Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world.

The procurement is complete and was run as an open procedure. The tender submission deadline was 1 January 2026. Ofgem awarded the contract to Baringa Partners LLP on 23 July 2026 for £99,000. The contract period runs from 23 July 2026 to 30 September 2026. The requirement was evaluated as a services procurement, with the tender framed as an open procedure. The award is active and the tender status is complete. The contract covers the network charging modelling options review described above, rather than a wider implementation of network charging reform. The recorded award value is the value for this single contract and should not be treated as a wider programme budget.

This procurement indicates demand for specialist consultancy able to combine energy-sector knowledge, network charging analysis and public policy advice. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this type would need to understand how network use, system constraints and auctions could influence charging reform, and to assess policy options clearly enough to support senior decisions and shortlisting. Relevant capability would include modelling or analytical work on energy systems, evidence-based option appraisal, and translating technical findings into practical policy recommendations. Experience contributing to national pricing reform or strategic energy planning would be directly relevant. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, so a focused specialist consultancy could compete alongside larger firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Charging Modelling Options Review

Notice Description

Ofgem recently published a call for Input detailing some options for Network Charging Reform. Over the next few months, Ofgem is looking to further the understanding of these areas, in order to eventually short list Ofgem's Network Charging Reform options later in the year. This work will contribute to wider DESNZ Reformed National Pricing work (as referenced within their recent Delivery Plan) looking at other levers to deliver the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan. This work is intended to further policy thinking on three of the Ofgem's remaining network charging options (Network Utilisation Impact Charge, System and Constraints Impact Charge and Auctions) in order to enable Ofgem to reach a short list later this year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba68b3b3-0328-4fed-bcec-581e67be2783
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32e64805-7259-4ce3-9c6d-edfc5e5979a9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 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
Ofgem
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Baringa Partners LLP

Further Information

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