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title: "Design Options for Nodal Pricing in GB"
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# Design Options for Nodal Pricing in GB

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a653a26-1255-462e-a6b6-280f1085ed9c

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Ofgem, is centred on the project titled "Design Options for Nodal Pricing in GB." This tender is classified under the energy and related services industry category and is based in London, United Kingdom. Currently in the Tender stage, the opportunity was published on 3rd December 2021, with bids accepted until the tender period ends on 17th January 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting a wide range of participants to contribute their proposals and expertise.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in energy services, particularly those with innovative solutions in nodal pricing, energy management, and system optimisation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find themselves well-suited to compete, as Ofgem is keen to leverage local expertise to support the transition to a cost-effective and secure energy system. By participating in this tender, businesses can play a crucial role in driving innovation and competition within the energy sector while contributing to the broader goal of achieving Net Zero in Great Britain.

## Notice

This procurement is for a party to support and work alongside Ofgem in delivering a technical assessment of nodal pricing for GB.Ofgem is keen to investigate further the potential of nodal pricing in enabling a cost-effective, secure pathway to Net Zero for the whole energy system. Greater locational and temporal market signals have the potential to drive more efficient use of system assets and lower total system costs by:* incentivising optimal demand and supply responses (in the right place at the right time);* stimulating innovation in storage and demand response in the places it is needed; and* supporting competition between demand/storage solutions and new network capacity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922a6303-8f8b-4c17-ab26-700a4838f7f0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2022 - 27 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2021 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922a6303-8f8b-4c17-ab26-700a4838f7f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922a6303-8f8b-4c17-ab26-700a4838f7f0
  3rd December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC163265
  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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