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External Advisor on Valuations

DESNZ

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16 Jul 2024 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has awarded a contract for the services of an External Advisor on Valuations. The contract, valued at £450,000 GBP, involves the preparation of an independent review of technology development funding, potential subsidy control issues, and expert evidence provision if litigation arises. The contract, awarded through the Crown Commercial Service, involves a selective procurement method with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period starts on June 21, 2024, and ends on June 11, 2027. The tender period ended on May 31, 2024.

This procurement process by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero provides opportunities for service providers in the financial and insurance services industry, specifically those experienced in valuation services and technology development funding. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this opportunity. Businesses interested in offering independent valuation services and expert evidence provision for potential litigation in the technology sector are encouraged to engage with this contracting authority.

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Notice Title

External Advisor on Valuations

Notice Description

**Please note this is an award notice, not a competition. The contract has been awarded via the Crown Commercial Service RM6126 Research and Insights DPS.** The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero have awarded a contract for the below requirement. Preparation of an independent review of the approach to valuation in connection with the funding to support technology development. If necessary, to provide an independent view of subsidy control issues and, where considered appropriate, expert evidence, should any litigation arise, in a Competition Appeal Tribunal. Expected Outputs The outputs for this requirement as a minimum will be the following: Preparation of a report to DESNZ summarising the independent valuation, on which the department may be able to place reliance, and that may (i) be used to support internal investment decisions and (ii) also, as necessary, be provided to the CMA. Further update to this report following outcomes of negotiations with suppliers of the Small Modular Reactor Technology Selection Process will be required. Where considered appropriate, expert evidence - should any litigation arise - in a Competition Appeal Tribunal or other equivalent formal dispute.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f86564af-a8eb-476e-834e-bac2acea7e99
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45486fdf-6972-4816-897f-1090c42e19b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jun 2024 - 11 Jun 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NERA

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