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# 2023-075 Consultancy Support for Gas Expert

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c26ca11-00b3-49aa-b570-f30dd05ed73e

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## Summary

The award has been made by Ofgem for consultancy support related to gas transmission and access arrangements. The tender, titled '2023-075 Consultancy Support for Gas Expert', falls under the services category with a contract value of £72,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 4th October 2023. The contract period spans from 30th October 2023 to 29th April 2024. The contracting authority, Ofgem, based in London, has awarded the contract to Sisman Energy Consultancy Limited.

This opportunity may be suitable for businesses providing infrastructure works consultancy services, technical analysis or consultancy services, general management consultancy services, or gas-distribution network services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this tender. The consultancy work involves a range of expert advice needed by Ofgem related to gas transmission charging, capacity neutrality arrangements, gas security of supply, and more, providing businesses in the gas industry with avenues for growth through collaboration with Ofgem.

## Notice

Ofgem had to make a series of key decisions in the coming months, on which expert advice is needed. These include: Gas transmission charging: Potential industry-led Uniform Network Code ('UNC') changes linked to the ongoing National Gas Transmission ('NGT') consultation on: 'NTS GCD 13 - Impacts of Existing Contracts on Transmission Services Charges'. Potential industry-led changes to the General Non-Transmission Services ('GNTS') methodology. Capacity neutrality arrangements (linked to issue ref. CMF003 and CMF008). Gas access arrangements. Gas Security of Supply. Shrinkage arrangements. Gas System Operator (GSO) incentives. Identifying areas of reform ahead of RIIO-T3. Gas connections. The contract is managed by the Gas Charging & Access team. Contract activity will cover some base tracking and review of ongoing activities (e.g. including tracking national transmission system charging methodology form (NTSCMF) and Transmission Workgroup) together with specific work (including analysis, exploration of issues with team members, development and review of change proposals, policy development etc) as agreed from time to time. The bulk of the contract's time would be associated with specific activities as agreed with the contract manager and will include bi-directional background briefing and knowledge sharing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72315b01-5531-4575-a8b5-9b2fb5067fcb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2023 - 29 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SISMAN ENERGY CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 44161110 - Gas-distribution network
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2023 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72315b01-5531-4575-a8b5-9b2fb5067fcb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72315b01-5531-4575-a8b5-9b2fb5067fcb
  30th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV167423
  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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