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Panel of Technical Experts - Electricity Market Reform

DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO

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TenderUpdate

12 Oct 2023 at 14:37

Planning

02 Aug 2023 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero is seeking panel of technical experts for the Electricity Market Reform. The procurement involves services and aims to advise on technical aspects of the Electricity Market Reform. The organization is based in London, United Kingdom, and has planned a market engagement session on 19 October 2023. The tender deadline for submitting interest was extended to 6 November 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in energy and related services to participate in advising the government on its Electricity Market Reform. Companies with backgrounds in economics, mathematics, operational research, electricity industry, and capacity forecasting are well-suited to compete for the panel roles. The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero has outlined specific expertise requirements for each panel role, with an additional responsibility for the Chair. Interested businesses can engage in a market engagement session to gain further insight into the requirement.

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Notice Title

Panel of Technical Experts - Electricity Market Reform

Notice Description

The Panel of Technical Experts (PTE) is an independent advisory group, members of which are appointed by government to advise on technical aspects of Electricity Market Reform. The role of the panel is a technical function and not a forum for policy commentary or for advising the government on its objectives for the capacity market or wider policy issues. They have a particular focus on providing scrutiny of the analysis in National Grid's annual Electricity Capacity Report (ECR), which provides a recommendation on the target capacity for capacity market auctions. A report with their findings is published annually following the publication of the ECR and the Secretary of State's decision on the target capacity. We are considering appointing the following panel roles: 1) Economist 2) Mathematician, Econometrician, or Statistician 3) Operational Researcher, Decision or Management scientist 4) Electricity Industry Specialist 5) Capacity Adequacy or Electricity Demand Forecasting Expert (note - this role is a new requirement replacing the Electrical Engineer/Physicist role of previous panels) We will also invite one of the panellists to take on the extra responsibility of Chair in addition to the panel member role as advertised.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Capacity Market secures the electricity capacity required to meet likely peak demand through annual auctions. National Grid Electricity System Operator provide advice to the Government on how much capacity to procure each year to meet energy security standards, accounting for a range of uncertainties - the Government then takes the final decision over how much capacity to procure. This may require trade-offs between different objectives, therefore it is essential that the impacts of different decisions are well understood. To facilitate this, National Grid's advice is scrutinised by the independent Panel of Technical Experts (PTE) - leading external academic and industry specialists. The PTE's role is to provide assurance that the analysis provided by National Grid in regard to the Capacity Market has been scrutinised by an independent body and there are no conflicts of interest that might skew the analysis - this is in addition to the Department's own assurance process. The PTE's independent and impartial technical scrutiny provide additional confidence to Government and industry that Government's decisions are informed by robust and up-to-date analysis that is fit for purpose. The make-up of the PTE is intended to provide a range of professional analytical skills, bringing diverse experiences of the GB electricity market and technologies capable of contributing to electricity supply, from members who are independent in their own right. Specialist skills and experience for each of the five panel members could include, but is not limited to: 1) The specialist role for an Economist is to have, for example: a background in applied microeconomics and experience of applied energy economics. 2) The specialist role of Mathematician, Econometrician or Statistician is to have, for example: experience of quantitative techniques to future decision-making and making decisions under conditions of uncertainty in the context of electricity markets in GB and beyond. 3) The specialist role of Operational Researcher, Decision or Management Scientist is to have, for example: experience of applying quantitative techniques to model electricity markets, including the GB electricity markets, to inform future decision-making under uncertainty. 4) The specialist role of Electricity Industry Professional is to have, for example: extensive and varied experience of working in the GB electricity industry and be able to provide a stakeholder's perspective to panel discussions. 5) The specialist role for an Capacity Adequacy or Electricity Demand Forecasting expert, is to for example: provide understanding of the GB electricity system and issues associated with meeting the physical challenges of the system operation both now and in the future. We would also expect the Chair to take on some additional tasks, for example coordinating report writing. An additional requirement for those applying for the position of chairperson will be knowledge of Chairing. Further information about the outgoing panel can be found at the following webpage: https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/electricity-market-reform-panel-of-technical-experts Additional information: Expected contract value: PS525,000.00 (exc. VAT) Further information to be released accordingly.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ec76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030145-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Sep 2023Expired
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 ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mercedes.ekanem@energysecurity.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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