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BE24142 - NZM Quality Assurance Support

DESNZ

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13 Aug 2024 at 13:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has completed a procurement process under Lot 3.1 of the BE23183 - Heat Network Zoning Programme - Framework Agreement. This awarded contract is for the provision of quality assurance support for the National Zoning Model (NZM). The initiative falls under the industry categories of energy, architectural, engineering, inspection, IT, and consultancy services. The contract period started on 5 August 2024 and will end on 22 November 2024. Key dates included the tender period ending on 19 July 2024 and the award date on 7 August 2024. The procurement method was selective via a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £169,000 GBP. The primary delivery locations are across the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those experienced in providing quality assurance and consultancy services. By engaging in this contract, businesses can lever their expertise to contribute to the development and enhancement of the National Zoning Model, which aims to advance the Heat Network Zoning Transformation Programme in preparation for 2025. The consistent demand for these services over the contract period ensures a stable workstream, making it suitable for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector and contribute to national energy projects through reliable quality assurance practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BE24142 - NZM Quality Assurance Support

Notice Description

** This is an Award Notice not a Call for Competition. This Contract has been awarded under Lot 3.1 of BE23183 - Heat Network Zoning Programme - Framework Agreement** The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is appoint a Contractor to provide quality assurance support for the National Zoning Model (NZM), which is being developed to support heat network zoning. The National Zoning Model is one of six interrelated workstreams that make up the Heat Network Zoning Transformation Programme (HNZTP). This programme aims to prepare for the introduction of heat network zoning in 2025. This procurement is for a team with expertise in software development to conduct a review of the NZM codebase against the guidelines for Departmental Quality Assurance. Key Objectives: - Assess and score the underlying NZM codebase against Departmental QA guidance. - Where required, work with the software developer and client to iteratively improve the model's score such that it can pass the relevant threshold within the timeframe. This is the main focus of the NZM workstream for the duration of the contract, and as such the demand for services is expected to remain relatively constant over this period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adfebd69-d201-4672-b58f-616ba22d1869
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£169,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£169,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2024 - 22 Nov 2024 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
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 1UH
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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

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