--- title: "UK SBS - PS21151 - Biomass Resource Availability Calculator Model Update" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0d9a8d1b-a09d-4988-8ef0-c219674f64fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d9a8d1b-a09d-4988-8ef0-c219674f64fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d9a8d1b-a09d-4988-8ef0-c219674f64fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d9a8d1b-a09d-4988-8ef0-c219674f64fe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2024-03-25" --- # UK SBS - PS21151 - Biomass Resource Availability Calculator Model Update Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d9a8d1b-a09d-4988-8ef0-c219674f64fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d9a8d1b-a09d-4988-8ef0-c219674f64fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d9a8d1b-a09d-4988-8ef0-c219674f64fe.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded the contract for the project titled "Biomass Resource Availability Calculator Model Update" to Ricardo Energy & Environment. The procurement process involved a mini-competition under CCS Research Market Place DPS - RM6018. The project falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category. The contract value is £222,842 GBP, with a contract period from 11th February 2022 to 31st May 2024. This procurement opportunity focuses on services related to developing the Biomass Strategy and updating the UK and Global Bioenergy Resource Model. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the research and consultancy services sector would be well-suited to compete. The competitive quotation process below the threshold, with a specific emphasis on analytical and policy requirements, presents an opportunity for SMEs to contribute to policy development in the biomass sector. ## Notice ***Modification of the Contract*** Contract Variation PS21151 001 has extended the contract term from the 31st October 2022 to 31st March 2023. Contract Variation PS21151 002 has extended the contract term from the 31st March 2023 to 31st July 2023 and has increased the total contract value by PS73,300.00 excluding VAT. Contract Variation PS21151 003 has extended the contract end date will be extended from 31 July 2023 to 31 October 2023. Contract Variation PS21151 004 as extended the contract term from 31st October 2023 to 31st March 2024. Contract Variation PS21151 005 has extended the contract term from 31st March 2024 to 31st May 2024. ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under CCS Research Market Place DPS - RM6018 Brief Description of Requirement BEIS, in conjunction with other Government departments, are currently developing the Biomass Strategy, which will outline in more detail the expected role of biomass in net zero and the policies and measures that will be used to support this. The objective of the project is to update the UK and Global Bioenergy Resource Model such that it meets current analytical and policy requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73e046d7-f8b9-4bb1-abf1-e119314e0a31 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Feb 2022 | | Contract period | 11 Feb 2022 - 31 May 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £222,842 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | RICARDO ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics ## Release History - 25 Mar 2024 at 15:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73e046d7-f8b9-4bb1-abf1-e119314e0a31 - 3 Apr 2023 at 09:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73e046d7-f8b9-4bb1-abf1-e119314e0a31 - 11 Mar 2022 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73e046d7-f8b9-4bb1-abf1-e119314e0a31 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73e046d7-f8b9-4bb1-abf1-e119314e0a31 25th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/8e29ab70-7a4d-4c07-8773-23065d866cef - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/aed73edf-97d1-4b2a-80a6-4560a2911906 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/6507d1c0-994d-4e2f-8035-bb5f077ffa51 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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