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2021-175 Interconnector Policy Review

OFGEM

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23 Feb 2022 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process relates to the "2021-175 Interconnector Policy Review," initiated by Ofgem, the UK regulatory authority for the electricity and gas markets. This tender, classified under the industry category of "Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy," was completed on February 23, 2022. The allocated budget for this contract is £69,900. The contract period spans from February 14, 2022, to May 13, 2022. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, indicating a competitive tendering process where all interested suppliers were allowed to participate. The tender was contingent on a deadline that concluded on January 24, 2022.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for consultancy firms that specialise in energy policy, market analysis, and regulatory frameworks, particularly those with expertise in assessing the economic and environmental impacts of energy projects. Businesses that offer management consultancy services, especially those with capabilities in energy sector consultancy, would find themselves well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Engaging in such projects not only allows for participation in critical energy regulatory developments but also enables firms to expand their portfolios in the renewable energy consulting space.

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Notice Title

2021-175 Interconnector Policy Review

Notice Description

On 13 December 2021 Ofgem published its decision on the interconnector policy review. That decision set out the next steps for GB interconnector regulation for the future, specifically with intent to open a third cap and floor window application round for interconnectors and a cap and floor pilot for multiple-purpose interconnectors (MPIs) in mid-2022. Ahead of those milestones Ofgem will be finalising details of the process and policy during an implementation period - one of those policy areas is how Ofgem assess the needs case of future interconnectors. In the cap and floor regime consumer underwrite interconnectors when their revenues fall beneath a floor level, and money is returned to consumers when those revenues fall above the cap. It is therefore crucial that Ofgem is able to fully understand the impact of future projects on consumer interests. Ofgem concluded through the interconnector policy review that Ofgem should review and update its needs case assessment framework to reflect the full range of impacts of interconnection. Ofgem therefore require consultancy support to help develop this framework for assessing new interconnectors and multiple-purpose interconnectors at the initial project assessment (IPA) stage of the cap and floor regime. Specifically, Ofgem requires: * An interconnector and MPI needs case assessment framework that enables effective and transparent decision making by Ofgem on whether specific projects should be awarded a cap a...ime. * Appropriate indicators and detailed methodologies for the assessment of the impact of specific interconnectors and MPI on the following impact categories; market flows of electricity (socio-economic welfare), network costs (reinforcements), system operability impacts (including ancillary services), decarbonisation, flexibility, security of supply, and competition. * Where possible, these methodologies should enable the quantification and monetisation of the relevant impacts, and the ability to unify those quantified impacts into a cost-benefit analysis. Where not possible, Ofgem expects this methodology to set out the relevant parameters of individual quantitative or qualitative assessment. * A recommendation of the roles and responsibilities within the needs case framework within the context of the cap and floor regime IPA. Specifically, the parties best placed to implement each methodology, for example: Ofgem, independent consultants, the ESO, or the project developer. * A recommendation of the best data sources to lean to inform those methodologies, for example: public data sets, network planning outputs or information provided by project developers. This should include a definitive list of submission materials from project developers to inform the needs case assessment. * The needs case framework should clearly set out how the outputs of each methodology should be combined in order to make a decision on whether a project is in consumers' interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d5520d8-16d6-4b38-a281-b0414eac8e38
Current Stage
Award
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

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09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

09310000 - Electricity

71314000 - Energy and related services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2022 - 13 May 2022 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
Post Town
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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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