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title: "PS21245 - Decarbonisation readiness - technical studies"
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# PS21245 - Decarbonisation readiness - technical studies

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4072ef70-7464-4b37-832e-f60c6763ee5c

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a procurement process titled "PS21245 - Decarbonisation readiness - technical studies," aimed at enhancing carbon capture and hydrogen readiness evaluations. The procurement is classified under Research and Development Consultancy Services and is located in Swindon, England. Currently active, this tender was published on 21 December 2021 and has a closing date for submissions of bids set for 10 January 2022 at 11:00. Eligible suppliers are invited to submit their proposals through the Delta eSourcing Portal, with a maximum contract value of £80,000 excluding VAT for both Lots 1 and 2, each valued at £40,000 excluding VAT.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those with expertise in carbon capture, hydrogen technologies, and market research. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, especially those capable of delivering innovative solutions aligned with the current climate policies. Engaging with this procurement process could allow businesses to build their profile and experience in emerging sustainability-focused sectors.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday, 10th January at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. In 2009, detailed guidance was produced to support industry and BEIS in assessing the Carbon Capture Readiness requirements. This guidance will need to be updated, as plants below 300MW and new plant types (e.g. combined heat and power, energy from waste and biomass) may now be assessed for carbon capture readiness. It will also need to be expanded to cover hydrogen readiness. The Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) are therefore commissioning two technical studies. One on Lot 1 - Hydrogen readiness and one on Lot 2 - Carbon capture readiness. Suppliers may bid for both lots if they wish to. Bidders may bid for (and be awarded into) one or both lots on this contract. Maximum Value of the Opportunity: PS80,000.00 (Maximum) Excluding VAT PS40,000 excluding VAT for Lot 1 PS40,000 excluding VAT for Lot 2 Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code B7S487E35V Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93745c51-3778-441e-9a32-784819a8a49e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,767 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2022 at 16:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93745c51-3778-441e-9a32-784819a8a49e
- 21 Dec 2021 at 18:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f53f107-5f60-4db7-977b-b2e2e987c8d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93745c51-3778-441e-9a32-784819a8a49e
  21st February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f53f107-5f60-4db7-977b-b2e2e987c8d5
  21st December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af59b9d3-b6c3-489e-9c5d-8e7d72ef6845
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/839746c1-0a94-4818-b53c-5a7ebf74a5c4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a6c73ad-37c5-4b51-9673-1594735b5db8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83d67535-4217-4213-aafb-2678c7bd5bb4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d105a11-4eb8-42f3-bde4-04a9a43aa400
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/805497ac-ccc7-40ec-8b2b-4c8785e31d75
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
  Delta eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/2030579d-a19d-4bf7-b8fd-577331351a9c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/208a2e0b-bf32-4019-9b15-6cd41be0a517
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/2313fa2c-3c1d-40ef-b33e-083403cd9622
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/ce9183bb-917b-4ca8-a154-0baf160e0eec
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/ee851fe7-f7e8-4a70-95cc-dcdbc7d2fb33

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/

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