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title: "Heat Network Regulatory Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-293785f9-421a-4c24-98e9-a27bc11c3c0b"
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published: "2020-01-31"
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# Heat Network Regulatory Framework

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-293785f9-421a-4c24-98e9-a27bc11c3c0b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Heat Network Regulatory Framework" is being undertaken by Ofgem, located in London, England. This tender is classified under the Business and management consultancy services industry category with a total value of £20,000. The procurement method is an open procedure and currently resides in the Tender stage. Interested parties can submit their responses until the deadline of 11th February 2020. The contract is expected to begin on 18th February 2020 and will conclude by 30th March 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in regulatory frameworks, energy markets, and heat network systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable, allowing them to leverage their knowledge and experience in delivering consultancy that can contribute to the development of efficient heat networks. Enterprises with experience in price regulation and international market analysis will also be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Scope of Work A concise and clearly set out report, and accompanying presentation which provides clear and practical findings in the following areas: 1. Assessment of the key characteristics of the GB heat network sector which will affect regulation. 2. Assessment of the common elements of successful heat network regulation, 3. Options for price regulation and recommendations. 4. An overview of how far other countries have successful 'unbundled' heat networks, the consequence of doing so, and your thinking on the characteristics needed in a heat network sector to make unbundling beneficial.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bf28c10-ea0b-4b2b-af8e-3688639c2cfa |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2020 - 30 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFGEM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2020 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bf28c10-ea0b-4b2b-af8e-3688639c2cfa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bf28c10-ea0b-4b2b-af8e-3688639c2cfa
  31st January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN159191
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofgem.gov.uk

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