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title: "Analysis of European Security of Supply Scenarios for winter 2022/23 and Research on LNG Market Contracting Structures and Flexibility"
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# Analysis of European Security of Supply Scenarios for winter 2022/23 and Research on LNG Market Contracting Structures and Flexibility

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49e899c9-dbfd-4d18-8380-93739bb7a9da

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is seeking to engage in research for the "Analysis of European Security of Supply Scenarios for winter 2022/23 and Research on LNG Market Contracting Structures and Flexibility." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research services. The open tender period ended on 29 June 2022, with contracts starting from 1 July and concluding on 29 August 2022. The total value of the awarded contract is £120,066, including VAT. The project aims to enhance understanding of LNG markets and security of supply during the winter months, with a focused study on the implications of certain market stress scenarios.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic research, particularly those with expertise in energy markets and contract structures associated with liquefied natural gas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially organisations that possess robust analytical capabilities and experience in energy supply assessments. Companies interested in the UK energy sector and capable of delivering evidence-based research methodologies should consider participating in similar future tenders to foster growth and expand their market presence.

## Notice

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is looking to commission external research to improve our understanding of natural gas and liquified natural gas markets in the coming years. We have outlined one project (Lot 1) to analyse Europe's security of natural gas supply in winter 2022/23 and a second project (Lot 2) on the contract structures in the global Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) market A key aim of these research projects will be to consider how the global LNG market may fair under certain stress tests and the implications of this for European energy security. This will involve an understanding of future supply and demand projections under various future scenarios as well as the contracting arrangements in the current and future LNG markets. This will allow the UK to have an evidence-based understanding of how, and to what extent, the LNG market will be able to serve the UK and Europe over the coming winter, 2022/2023 and beyond. The research will be split into two Lots: Lot 1: - Project 1a: Analysis of LNG availability to Europe - focussed on global and regional LNG markets under different outlooks and consideration of key events which could stress the LNG market and the implications for availability of LNG to European markets; and - Project 1b: European Energy Security Assessment - requiring a contractor to review and validate the assumptions of a European gas market model tool created by BEIS to ensure it is fit for purpose and draws on best available evidence Lot 2: - Project 2: Analysis of LNG Contracting Structures Additional information: 1 Contract was awarded as Bidder was successful in both lots. Contract Award Notice Modified as a Variation to Contract occurred, changing the end date and the contract value as a result of additional services required. Contract end date revised from 29/07/22 to 29/08/22. Contract Price has increased by PS39870 (exclusive VAT) and now Contract Price including VAT is PS120,066

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78fb7db6-ee69-4604-a3cf-79dbb3214929 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 29 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,066 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,230 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARINGA PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2022 at 15:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78fb7db6-ee69-4604-a3cf-79dbb3214929
- 26 Jul 2022 at 08:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78fb7db6-ee69-4604-a3cf-79dbb3214929

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78fb7db6-ee69-4604-a3cf-79dbb3214929
  3rd August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac10c309-bf26-4ef2-8fde-6d3580bc8b2f
  REDACTED Contract

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