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Heat Networks: Modelling Technical Efficiency and Costs (Engineering and Economic Adv

OFGEM

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13 Feb 2023 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the tender "Heat Networks: Modelling Technical Efficiency and Costs (Engineering and Economic Adv)" is led by Ofgem, a government regulatory authority based in London, England. The tender falls under the industry category of Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy consultancy services. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with a contract period running from 13th February 2023 to 31st March 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in energy-efficiency consultancy, technical analysis, project management, business analysis, research and development, and environmental consultancy services to collaborate with Ofgem. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this open procedure tender, which aims to support the regulation of heat networks and enhance technical efficiency in the heat networks market.

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Notice Title

Heat Networks: Modelling Technical Efficiency and Costs (Engineering and Economic Adv

Notice Description

Government is legislating to introduce statutory regulation for the heat networks market. They will appoint Ofgem as the regulator. All heat networks will be required to provide notification to Ofgem to be authorised, this means that all domestic consumers and micro-businesses will be protected by the regulatory regime, including consumer protections on pricing, transparency, and quality of service. Heat networks will also need to meet minimum technical standards and decarbonisation rules under the authorisation regime. Ensuring consumers receive a fair price and undertaking price investigations where Ofgem is concerned prices are disproportionate will be particularly challenging, given the scale and diversity of the heat networks market. The current winter challenges due to the gas price increases also means this is an area where there will be an increased focus. It is important for Ofgem to have good understanding about the impact that inefficiencies in some heat networks can have on pricing. Ofgem are seeking consultancy support to help better understand the relationship between technical efficiency and the costs of a heat network. This support will also include engagement with Government on the design of a technical assurance scheme to inform its design. This work will also inform Ofgem's understanding of how to compare or segment the market, and how these factors affect the price that heat networks customers are charged. Ofgem require modelling which can be added to and update with real data once this is available. The likely output is some type of excel model that can be further developed and a report summarising the overall findings of the work. Please see attached 2022-158 Heat Networks ITT document for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db029fe3-a437-42cb-9c44-c77664cffbc0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4bde8d5-ed06-4f2a-ac75-39f7e6494c62
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79311400 - Economic research services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,782 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,782 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 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
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

CARBON TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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