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BE24199 - NZM Off-Model Research

DESNZ

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20 Dec 2024 at 09:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has concluded the procurement process for the NZM Off-Model Research contract. This initiative falls under Lot 3.1 of the BE23183 Heat Network Zoning Programme - Framework Agreement. The procurement process is classified under the industry categories of energy, engineering, IT services, and research consultancy, with a primary focus on the utilisation of the National Zoning Model (NZM). This model is designed to identify heat network zones throughout England. The contract, valued at GBP 109,827.50, spans from 9th December 2024 to 31st March 2025, and was awarded to Environmental Resources Management Ltd based in London. The project will be implemented across the United Kingdom and other specified regions.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in energy systems, spatial modelling, and policy impact analysis. Firms with expertise in running comprehensive tests and providing insightful analyses will benefit from this project. The contract requires conducting and reporting on various tests, both at local and national levels, to enhance understanding of NZM outputs and assess future policy impacts on energy markets. Such projects are well-suited for SMEs with strong capabilities in data-driven research and technical consultancy, fostering innovation and sectoral advancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BE24199 - NZM Off-Model Research

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 using Lot 3.1 from its Heat Network Zoning Framework to commission a NZM Off-Model Research from December 2024 until March 2025. We are commissioning a supplier to design and undertake tests using the National Zoning Model (NZM), a data-led spatial energy model designed to identify heat network zones across England. The research aims to improve understanding of NZM outputs, explore the impacts of future policies and energy market changes, and run sandbox a set of proxies to test the likely impact of features that will be developed in the future. Aims: The overall aims of this tender are split into three main areas: - Improve understanding and confidence in the NZM outputs; - Quantify the effects of future policies and changes in the energy market; - Test the impact of features incorporated into the NZM at a future date. The supplier will be required to design and run a series of tests, both locally and nationally, and report on their findings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d978a69d-1f25-4bc6-a855-f60c190320e0
Current Stage
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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
£109,827 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,827 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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 1FF
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

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Further Information

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