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title: "Procurement of an Agent-Based Model for a Heat Market"
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# Procurement of an Agent-Based Model for a Heat Market

Buyer: NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION : HM TREASURY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35ce349d-d777-4f05-b25f-78269e499172

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## Summary

The National Infrastructure Commission, acting on behalf of HM Treasury, has successfully concluded a procurement process for an Agent-Based Model for a Heat Market. This contract was awarded following a selective procurement method via a dynamic purchasing system, with a total value of £102,498.90. The contract, initiated on 28th September 2020, ran until 30th June 2021 and was primarily delivered in London, United Kingdom, under the industry category of design-modelling services. The tender was officially closed on 7th September 2020.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses involved in modelling, data analysis, and software development, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies with relevant expertise in creating agent-based models or similar analytical tools may find avenues for growth by leveraging the knowledge gained from this contract. Engaging in similar future tenders could help these businesses expand their market presence within public sector projects.

## Notice

This notice is published for transparency purposes only. Crown Commercial Service, on behalf of National Infrastructure Commission, has awarded a call-off contract from RM3824 for the Procurement of an Agent-Based Model of a Heat Market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4366b416-6163-4a65-8e47-e998df010b01 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £102,498 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £102,498 |
| 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 | NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION : HM TREASURY |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72242000 - Design-modelling services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2021 at 11:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4366b416-6163-4a65-8e47-e998df010b01
- 24 Nov 2020 at 08:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4366b416-6163-4a65-8e47-e998df010b01
- 2 Oct 2020 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4366b416-6163-4a65-8e47-e998df010b01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4366b416-6163-4a65-8e47-e998df010b01
  26th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d428da8f-af96-45ce-8262-7ede32f5204d
  Award letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/add39abb-a78b-4ebb-9865-5ebd444cfde6
  Contract order form and contract terms
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a54e960f-941a-487a-9e9d-e80a8c3e1692
  Contract Change Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6483b2b-8ae9-45a1-95ba-a754bc863580
  Contract Change Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68286f69-5b2d-4902-9ded-e366966249d8
  Contract change notice

## Notice URLs

- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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