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title: "Support for development of an OFTO-build model for non-radial offshore transmission infrastructure"
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# Support for development of an OFTO-build model for non-radial offshore transmission infrastructure

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34c39dc3-fd3d-4d2a-ae09-169a88a3ff04

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## Summary

The UK regulatory body Ofgem has awarded a contract for analysis services related to the development of an OFTO-build model for non-radial offshore transmission infrastructure. The contract, with a value of £376,290 GBP, was awarded to CEPA LLP. The tender process was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 25th August 2023. The contract period is from 2nd November 2023 to 1st May 2024. The award was made on 2nd November 2023.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in analysis services within the energy industry to engage in a project supporting the development of offshore transmission infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular may find this tender suitable for their expertise. As the contract involves in-depth analysis, financial evaluation, and advisory services, companies with experience in these areas would be well-suited to compete. The buying organisation, Ofgem, is based in London, England. Interested businesses should review the detailed requirements and deadlines outlined in the tender documentation.

## Notice

Conduct an in-depth analysis on the roles and responsibilities of the respective parties and level of risk dependent on roles undertaken, including by assessing sub-categories of risk.Conduct an in-depth analysis on financing. In particular, how to obtain the best possible finance at the lowest cost to consumers; determining availability of construction finance; conduct an evaluation of the market and assess the market's appetite for new class of assets, by comparison to existing classes; and consider how consumers will benefit from any refinancing eg, how will any claw-back mechanism work for an OFTO Build.Act in an advisory capacity, providing advice to Ofgem on how best Ofgem could design a process which would incentivise timely delivery for OFTOs - taking into full consideration reward and risk.This includes providing advice on elements of the tender process such as: the optimum timing of competitive tender process, duration of the tender process and adjustments to the existing OFTO model to facilitate an OFTO Build, for Ofgem to then build and implement the process.Provide advice support on the treatment of the Tender Revenue Stream (TRS). In particular, looking at the adjustments required to the revenue structure to accommodate shared infrastructure.Provide advice on potential changes to Codes and Standards and other industry arrangements to facilitate an OFTO Build.These areas are among those which Ofgem have identified as significant and are carrying out further stakeholder engagement on these matters. The successful tenderer will be expected to view the material and feedback Ofgem have received to date, to ensure that it has full consideration of the area's it is expected to provide advice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2d3076c-edb1-499a-83f0-fe9fbdcb35a3 |
| 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 | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2023 - 1 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £376,290 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £376,290 |
| 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 | CEPA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2023 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2d3076c-edb1-499a-83f0-fe9fbdcb35a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2d3076c-edb1-499a-83f0-fe9fbdcb35a3
  15th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC167495
  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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