Planning

The budget value is commercially sensitive.

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Planning

19 Aug 2022 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is planning a procurement process related to services in the business services industry category. This tender involves the creation of a publicly-owned Independent System Operator and Planner within the energy sector, with a budget value that is commercially sensitive. The contract is expected to run until the transaction is completed after Royal Assent of the Energy Bill, expected in Spring/Summer 2023. BEIS is seeking corporate finance advisors to support the transfer of the Electricity System Operator and gas planning functions into public ownership, requiring expertise in regulated infrastructure M&A and working with government on complex projects. An online market engagement session is scheduled for September 2022.

This procurement process by BEIS presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in corporate finance advisory services, especially those with expertise in regulated infrastructure M&A and working with government on large projects, particularly in the energy sector. Businesses interested in supporting the delivery of projects with significant social value and experience in advising clients on regulatory finance issues are encouraged to participate. The tender, expected to be open for bidding, will require demonstrable examples of relevant experience in infrastructure M&A, regulatory finance, and collaboration with governments on similar projects. This opportunity can be a strategic growth option for businesses aiming to expand their presence in the energy sector and contribute to projects with national importance.

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Notice Title

The budget value is commercially sensitive.

Notice Description

The budget value is commercially sensitive.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the work to deliver net zero, BEIS is running a project to consider the future of system operation and wider governance in the energy sector. This includes creating a publicly-owned Independent System Operator and Planner ("ISOP") from a combination of the Electricity System Operator ("ESO"), currently owned by National Grid plc, and the planning functions from the Gas System Operator ("GSO"), which are part of National Grid Gas currently owned by National Grid plc and in the process of being sold to a consortium of Macquarie Group Ltd and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation. BEIS set out this position in its response to a 2021 consultation (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposals-for-a-future-system-operator-role) and has introduced the Energy Bill (https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3311) on 6 July 2022 to give the Government the power to enact these proposals. The Energy Bill will enable the transactions into Government ownership of the ESO and the planning functions of the GSO, as well as establish the ISOP. The transactions will be a key part of a complex project that will also include setting up governance for an HMG arm's length body, an update of the energy codes and Ofgem updating the relevant licences to reflect the ISOP. BEIS is looking to procure corporate finance advisors to support the Department with the transfer of the ESO and gas functions into public ownership. The scope of work will include requirements regarding valuation, deal structuring, negotiations, transaction documentation and support for the Department in preparing internal decision-making papers. This is a great opportunity to support the delivery of a project with an important social value and we look forward to hearing from you to discuss further. Additional information: Evaluation criteria for the tender is being finalised, but is expected to require bidders to demonstrate relevant examples of experience working in regulated infrastructure M&A, advising clients on regulatory finance issues and working with Government on large and complex projects. It is expected to also ask bidders to demonstrate any relevant expertise of the energy sector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036040
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023086-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Oct 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mercedes.ekanem@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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