Technical Consultancy Framework

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                "description": "Objectives of the Engagement 1. Capture the expression of interest from technical consultancy providers who may wish to participate in the upcoming procurement 2. Obtain structured feedback on key aspects of the proposed procurement, including: .Scope and lotting strategy .Delivery models and ways of working .Commercial models and procurement approach Submitting your response would enable us to capture your expression of interest and help ensure the resulting framework is commercial viable, accessible and fit for purpose. Response Instructions All responses (including expression of interest) must be submitted via MS form link https://forms.office.com/e/6SMsr6CgPh by 8th January 2026, 12:00PM (BST). Completion of this form: . Registers your expression of interest . Provides an opportunity to offer feedback Engagement Method All supplier are requested to respond exclusively through the MS form. For any queries or clarifications, please reach out to NESO Procurement team via box.NESOIndirectsProcurement@neso.energy. Please note that we will not be providing any additional information on individual basis to ensure fairness and transparency. Disclaimer This is not a call for competition. Participation does not affect future tendering opportunities.",
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        "description": "Technical Consultancy Framework shall be a multi-lot framework. Works shall be awarded in line Framework Call-Off Procedure. The framework shall consist of 5 lots covering numerous disciplines: - Engineering & Technical Analysis, - Modelling, Simulation & Analytics, - Strategic Technical Consultancy, - Technical Assurance, Safety & Quality, - Market Modelling Design & Economics. Once established works under the framework shall be awarded via a combination of competitive allocation and direct allocation.",
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                "description": "Provision advice and consulting services across various energy types in relation to engineering and technical analysis advice relevant to NESO specific requirements. Types of services required in this lot includes but is not limited to: * Asset assessment, Asset lifecycle modelling, CAPEX optimisation / investment planning & Criticality frameworks and maintenance strategy * Root-cause analysis * Risk analysis * Unit cost analysis and data * Engineering technical support & Network resilience * Problem resolution * Power system engineering analysis * Gas network hydraulic analysis * Energy Transition (Multi Energy & Net Zero)",
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                "description": "Provision advice and consulting services in relation to the strategy formation of Modelling, Simulation & Analytics including, discovery, envisage and design stages of advice relevant to NESO specific requirements. Consultancy and advice in this area may include, but not limited to, consultancy relating to the following topics: * Power system modelling * Scenario analysis * Network & demand forecasting & planning support * Digital simulations * Nodal Plexos (or equivalent) modelling * Integrated energy system planning * Flexibility & Future System Modelling * Climate and Resilience analysis and modelling * Energy transition analysis and modelling * Decarbonisation modelling Please note; Lot 2 does not include the procurement of data models or the provision of software and services packages. Projects which require end to end solutions from strategy, discovery design & implementation will be procured via alternative routes to market.",
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