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title: "Electricity Interconnectors' Contribution To Security Of Supply"
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# Electricity Interconnectors' Contribution To Security Of Supply

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2089401c-9fe7-4ab9-977d-c94f2c0898b0

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## Summary

The Department of Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Electricity Interconnectors' Contribution to Security of Supply." This project falls under the industry category of research consultancy services, with a procurement value of GBP 45,000. The procurement, conducted through a direct award approach, has now reached the award stage. The main objective is to develop two comprehensive reports to be utilized within the Capacity Market annual cycle by July 2025. This project, beginning on 5th February 2025 and ending on 29th May 2025, aims to identify potential risks and contribute to future interconnector policy-making. Services are expected to be delivered across regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research consultancy services, particularly those with experience in energy sector studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are notably suitable for this procurement, which emphasizes the inclusion and capability of offerors to deliver high-quality, technical research. For businesses aiming to strengthen their foothold in the public sector, this contract with DESNZ provides a strategic platform to showcase expertise in consultancy and policy research while contributing to energy security and operational resilience.

## Notice

Research and Consultancy work to provide two reports that will be used as part of the Capacity Market annual cycle. In particular, the interconnector technical de-rating factors report will be required for the Capacity Market parameter setting procedure in July 2025. The report covering interconnector risks will be cross-cutting and will be used by multiple areas of the department in future interconnector policy-making.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/765d4bf0-d18f-4884-8316-b2515bdaa0cf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award approach |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2025 - 29 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 16:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/765d4bf0-d18f-4884-8316-b2515bdaa0cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/765d4bf0-d18f-4884-8316-b2515bdaa0cf
  4th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3afe7726-4218-4196-aa43-a2f653ee212a
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