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title: "FM21043 - Low Voltage Distribution Network Study of Options for Increasing Capacity - Engineering Research"
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# FM21043 - Low Voltage Distribution Network Study of Options for Increasing Capacity - Engineering Research

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27e51b52-2401-47e7-bee0-379b9e0a9252

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "FM21043 - Low Voltage Distribution Network Study of Options for Increasing Capacity - Engineering Research" contract has been completed. This contract was awarded by UK Shared Business Services Limited, serving the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. The procurement method used was selective, via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a total contract value of £93,847.50. The contract period commenced on 6th May 2021 and will conclude on 30th September 2021. This project falls under the consultative engineering and construction services category, specifically focusing on a study geared towards enhancing the capacity of the low voltage distribution network. The end date for the tender period was 6th April 2021.

This awarded contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for consultative engineering firms with expertise in energy and electricity distribution. Smaller businesses and SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) that offer engineering research and consultancy services may particularly benefit from similar future tenders. Companies experienced in conducting studies for energy networks, and those capable of innovative solutions to enhance capacity in the energy sector, are well-positioned to compete in this field. The demand for such services will likely continue to increase as organisations seek cost-effective methods to meet evolving energy demands.

## Notice

**Please note this is an Award Notice and not a call for competition, this Contract has been awarded via the CCS Heat Networks and Electricity Generation Assets Dynamic Purchasing System.** The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy had a requirement for a consultant to undertake a research study of options for cost-effectively expanding the capacity of the low voltage (LV) part of the secondary distribution network (hereafter referred to as the 'LV network') to deliver electrical energy to meet demand cycles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f09cbe45-1af6-49c4-a43d-b2a76c61aeab |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,847 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,847 |
| 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 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 | ELEMENT ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

## Release History

- 10 May 2021 at 07:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f09cbe45-1af6-49c4-a43d-b2a76c61aeab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f09cbe45-1af6-49c4-a43d-b2a76c61aeab
  10th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/3bc13e41-fced-497c-815f-a19440e8e507
  REDACTED Contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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