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Award

31 Oct 2023 at 14:31

Tender

06 Sep 2023 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for the Economy's Renewable Electricity Team is looking to appoint a contractor to deliver support for its Energy Strategy Climate Change Act ambitions. The contract involves developing a high-level support scheme design, quantitative modelling exercises, and a financial impact assessment. The procurement method used is an Accelerated Open Procedure due to an urgent need for the service setup. The contract is valued at GBP 200,000 and is expected to run for 12 months from early October 2023. Key dates to note include the contract commencement and completion by early December 2023.

This tender from the Department for the Economy presents an opportunity for consultancy firms specializing in research and development services to compete for a contract in delivering key outcomes for the Energy Strategy Climate Change Act. Businesses with expertise in development consultancy and research consultancy services are well-suited to bid for this procurement opportunity. The urgency of the project and the specific requirements outlined in the tender document make it ideal for businesses looking to contribute to Northern Ireland's energy strategy and climate change objectives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DfE - Renewable Electricity Team - Renewable Electricity Support Scheme Design

Notice Description

DfE - Renewable Electricity Team wishes to appoint a "Contractor" who will be responsible for delivering the three key outcomes set out in the specification in order to support DfE in meeting its Energy Strategy Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 ambitions. The 3 outcomes include developing a high-level support scheme design, Conducting quantitative modelling exercises and a financial impact assessment. It is anticipated this contract will commence early October 2023 and initially run for 12 months. The Accelerated Open Procedure has been chosen as there is an urgent requirement for the service to be set up. The Executive's new Energy Strategy - Path to Net Zero Energy was published in December 2021, followed by the Energy Strategy Action Plan in March 2023. Action point 7 of the plan commits the Department for the Economy to publishing the final design of renewable electricity support by the end of the year, along with a pathway and timeline for the support being in place. Delivery of the support scheme design for Northern Ireland cannot occur without a solid evidence base to support policy decisions. There is therefore a need for timely and relevant expert advice in order to shape an incentive scheme to meet current and anticipated levels of demand in Northern Ireland in this new decade and beyond. In order to meet the target set by the 2023 Energy Strategy Action Plan the Renewable Electricity Team requires urgent consultancy support to be completed by early December 2023 at the latest.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DfE - Renewable Electricity Team wishes to appoint a "Contractor" who will be responsible for delivering the three key outcomes set out in the specification in order to support DfE in meeting its Energy Strategy Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 ambitions. The 3 outcomes include developing a high-level support scheme design, Conducting quantitative modelling exercises and a financial impact assessment. It is anticipated this contract will commence early October 2023 and initially run for 12 months. The Accelerated Open Procedure has been chosen as there is an urgent requirement for the service to be set up. The Executive's new Energy Strategy - Path to Net Zero Energy was published in December 2021, followed by the Energy Strategy Action Plan in March 2023. Action point 7 of the plan commits the Department for the Economy to publishing the final design of renewable electricity support by the end of the year, along with a pathway and timeline for the support being in place. Delivery of the support scheme design for Northern Ireland cannot occur without a solid evidence base to support policy decisions. There is therefore a need for timely and relevant expert advice in order to shape an incentive scheme to meet current and anticipated levels of demand in Northern Ireland in this new decade and beyond. In order to meet the target set by the 2023 Energy Strategy Action Plan the Renewable Electricity Team requires urgent consultancy support to be completed by early December 2023 at the latest.

Options: one optional extension of any period up to and including 6 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03fa54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032155-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£174,989 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DfE: The Renewable Electricity Team RET
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8FD
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Aurora Energy Research

Further Information

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