--- title: "notices" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-41f2cf33-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-41f2cf33-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-41f2cf33-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-41f2cf33-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE" published: "2016-11-18" --- # notices Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41f2cf33-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-41f2cf33-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-41f2cf33-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) initiated a tender process for a research project aimed at addressing long-term liabilities in the UK's onshore oil and gas industry. The tender, titled "notices," is classified under research and development services with an expected budget of £30,000. This procurement was primarily conducted to explore existing insurance frameworks and inform DECC's industry support. The tender was published on 20 March 2015, with the submission deadline set for 12:00 on 17 April 2015, and completion of the project anticipated by mid-July 2015. However, this procurement process has been subsequently cancelled. This tender presents a potential opportunity for businesses specialising in research, consultancy, and insurance services within the energy sector. Companies with expertise in risk management, environmental assessments, and insurance policies related to natural resource extraction could find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth. Although the tender has been cancelled, similar future initiatives may emerge as the sector continues to seek effective solutions for managing environmental and financial risks associated with oil and gas operations. ## Notice Description The overall aim of this research project is to inform the system governing long term liabilities in the onshore oil and gas industry. It is expected that any long-term risks in respect of abandoned onshore oil and gas wells are likely to be environmental risks relating specifically to operations. The project has two primary goals: * To research into the scope of existing insurance products in the oil and gas and other industries, and to inform the development of the necessary elements / framework to ensure that operators have access to the best instruments for funding and managing their long-term liabilities. * To research and inform DECC's support for work by industry to develop an effective industry scheme for liabilities (including where a licensee is insolvent). And, building on examples from other industries or jurisdictions, indicate how Government could interact with any such scheme. Additional information: How to apply If you wish to take part in this procurement please see the documents attached to this advertisement. If you have any questions they can be forwarded to Helen.Wallis@decc.gsi.gov.uk. Answers to questions that are of material significance will be published along with answers for all bidders to be treated equally by 10 April. The tender deadline is 12:00, 17 April 2015. Any late submissions will not be considered. DECC reserves the right to halt the procurement process and to not award a contract. DECC will not be held liable for recovery of costs from unsuccessful bids if a contract is not awarded. All costs will be borne by the bidding organisations. If a contract is created it will be upon DECC terms and conditions, which are attached in this opportunity. Completed tender submission must be returned by post to DECC, address given at the top of this advertisement, by 12:00 17 April 2015. We require 2 hard copies (one of which must be signed). Electronic versions will also be required but downloaded on to a CD and forwarded with the hard copy bid. Interviews, if deemed necessary, will be held week commencing 27 April (suppliers will be notified of this in the week commencing 20 April). If successful and upon contract signature, the supplier is expected to attend a kick-off meeting taking place week commencing 11 May. Project completion is expected by mid-July. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847dacce-d72f-4d30-bb9b-eb209d466683 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 May 2015 - 17 Jul 2015 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE | | Locality | LONDON, | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2AW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847dacce-d72f-4d30-bb9b-eb209d466683 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/847dacce-d72f-4d30-bb9b-eb209d466683 20th March 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb31b11c-f414-4eef-9e88-c8065b4c011d DECC Standard Terms of Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b06e256-380f-4f54-8a71-0f1ab7e86c2f Invitation to Tender Document ## Notice URLs - http://www.decc.gsi.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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