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title: "PS23356 - RAF030/2324 - Review of technical assumptions and generation costs of large-scale solar PV, onshore and offshore wind to support policymaking including future Contracts for Difference auction design."
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# PS23356 - RAF030/2324 - Review of technical assumptions and generation costs of large-scale solar PV, onshore and offshore wind to support policymaking including future Contracts for Difference auction design.

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0efa0e03-534d-4658-bc99-68761b22d712

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## Summary

The buying organization, DESNZ, has awarded a contract for the procurement titled "PS23356 - RAF030/2324 - Review of technical assumptions and generation costs of large-scale solar PV, onshore and offshore wind to support policymaking including future Contracts for Difference auction design". The industry category is research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method used was selective, and it was called off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period started on 5th February 2024 and ends on 31st August 2024.

This procurement opportunity by DESNZ presents a chance for businesses, particularly those offering research and consultancy services in renewable energy sectors, to engage in delivering solutions for the UK's Net Zero target. The focus on onshore and offshore wind and large-scale solar PV aligns with the country's commitment to fully decarbonise its power system by 2035. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to contribute to the deployment of renewable technologies would find this tender appealing.

## Notice

***Modification of the Contract*** Contract Variation 001- The total contract value will be increased by PS9,611.60 excluding VAT and the contract end date will be amended from 31/05/2024 to 31/08/2024 to accommodate additional effort to improve the quality of the outputs. ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS. Brief Description of Requirement To reach Net Zero in 2050 and deliver on the UK's carbon budget commitments, deployment of onshore and offshore wind and large-scale solar PV (>5MW) are critical. The Net Zero Strategy committed the UK to fully decarbonising its power system by 2035. This includes aiming to deploy renewable technologies at or close to their maximum deployment potential. Since then, the 2022 British Energy Security Strategy (BESS) has gone further, setting out ambitions for up to 50GW of offshore wind by 2030, new community-backed onshore wind in England, and expectations of up to 70GW of solar capacity by 2035.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdcdb66b-b949-40b0-b6e6-da5a3bb4e085 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £158,584 |
| 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 | DESNZ |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| 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 | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 May 2024 at 10:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdcdb66b-b949-40b0-b6e6-da5a3bb4e085

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdcdb66b-b949-40b0-b6e6-da5a3bb4e085
  29th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af5c0148-f5a4-4df4-909d-0d5169ec53a2
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