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Panel of Technical Experts - Electricity Market Reform

DESNZ & DSIT Group Commercial

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is executed by DESNZ & DSIT Group Commercial concerning the "Panel of Technical Experts - Electricity Market Reform" contract, classified under the services category, specifically focused on energy and related services. This UK-wide contract aims to establish an independent advisory panel to scrutinise National Grid's Electricity Capacity Report, with operations scheduled from 21st March 2024 to 21st March 2026. The procurement stage is currently in the award update phase, with last updates noted on 4th March 2026. The procurement method was open procedure, ensuring transparency and accessibility to potential bidders.

Businesses specialising in energy and related services have notable opportunities for growth through involvement in this project. It opens avenues for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to contribute specialised knowledge to government-led market reforms, providing services with the potential for further requirement extensions. Businesses that can offer expertise in the intricacies of electricity markets, capacity forecasting, operational research, and economic analysis stand well-positioned to compete effectively. The contract’s nature encourages those with technical expertise to engage with governmental frameworks, establishing long-term collaborations and enhancing industry prestige.

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Notice Information

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041a33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019634-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2024 - 21 Mar 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ & DSIT Group Commercial
Additional Buyers

Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

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
Postcode Area
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
4
Supplier Names

Chris Harris

Derek W Bunn

Jacopo Torriti

Lisa Waters

Further Information

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