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DRHI Statistical and Targeted Site Audits

OFGEM

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Award

31 Oct 2024 at 15:29

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28 Jun 2024 at 14:16

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20 Jun 2024 at 14:43

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23 May 2024 at 08:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contract titled "DRHI Statistical and Targeted Site Audits" was awarded by Ofgem, a body governed by public law responsible for administering environmental and sustainability schemes. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically auditing services (CPV code: 79212000) and is relevant to the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (DRHI) programme. The contract was awarded to AtkinsRealis PPS Limited on 22 October 2024, with Ofgem based at 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, UK. The procurement utilised an open procedure and completed its tender stage with key dates including an extension for submission deadlines and bid opening in June 2024. The awarded contract is valued at £2,300,000 and covers the UK region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical audits, particularly those with expertise in renewable energy installations like Solid Biomass Boilers, Ground Source and Air Source Heat Pumps, and Solar Thermal systems. The work involves ensuring compliance and detecting fraud within the DRHI programme, offering a growth avenue for auditing firms, especially those with a focus on environmental and sustainability audits. Companies adept at operational excellence and stakeholder collaboration stand to benefit considerably from fulfilling Ofgem’s requirement for thorough and reliable auditing services.

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Notice Title

DRHI Statistical and Targeted Site Audits

Notice Description

This procurement is the provision of an audit contractor to perform technical site audits as part of the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive scheme programme on behalf of Ofgem.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Through the Delivery and Schemes division, Ofgem supports the delivery of government consumer and environmental and sustainability programmes. This division is the expert in operational design and delivery excellence. Ofgem is responsible for the efficient administration of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's environmental and sustainability Schemes and consumer and social programmes. The Schemes Ofgem administer range from renewables incentives to energy efficiency and social programmes. Ofgem work with energy companies, consumer groups and other stakeholders including elected members to ensure that policy targets are met in the most economical and consumer conscious ways possible. As part of Ofgem's assurance work, the team undertake technical audit programmes to detect and deter non-compliance and fraud and ensure effective controls are in place in the administration of the Schemes. Ofgem's audit programme represents an important second line of defence in ensuring the Schemes are administered in line with legislation and the agreed risk appetite. The below sets out the Ofgem's Requirements for Services to be provided for technical audits of generators and installations for the following Schemes: - Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (DRHI) On the Domestic scheme technical auditing of installations of the following technologies will be required (all installations are MCS certified and are <45kw in capacity, supplying heat to a single domestic property): Heat Generating Technologies: - Solid Biomass Boilers Heat Transfer Technologies: - Ground Source and Air Source Heat Pumps - Solar Thermal Additional information: For further information, please see attached 2024-029 DRHI Statistical and Targeted Site Audits ITT document

Renewal: Up to 2 x 12 month periods until 31 March 2029

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0469ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035366-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

90714000 - Environmental auditing

90714300 - Sectoral environmental auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Following the end of the initial 18 month period or following any extension period utilised.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFGEM
Contact Name
Alfie Ellis
Contact Email
procurement2@ofgem.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079013089

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINSREALIS PPS

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