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title: "2026-008 Support for ED3"
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# 2026-008 Support for ED3

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ecbd671-5619-4b6a-b073-b7b65a7eb7ad

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Ofgem is titled "2026-008 Support for ED3", focusing on electricity distribution cost assessment consultancy services. This opportunity falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services and targets locations including the United Kingdom and other regions like British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the award announced on 11th February 2026 following the tender period which closed on 1st January 2026. The contract, awarded to Cepa Llp, commenced on 5th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st May 2026 under an open procedure method, valued at £200,000 GBP. Ofgem, based in London, is the buying organisation for this process, aiming to acquire expert services to support its Electricity Distribution 3 Cost Assessment team.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy for energy management and related services. Organisations with prior experience in price controls and cost assessments, particularly in the electricity sector, will find themselves particularly suited to provide value-added services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been identified as suitable candidates for this service provision, given that the procurement is part of a broader strategic initiative for analysing and managing electricity distribution costs. The detailed focus on areas like load-related expenditure volume drivers and depreciation policy provides ample scope for consultancy firms to leverage their expertise and contribute to Ofgem's strategic decision-making processes.

## Notice

The Electricity Distribution 3 (ED3) Cost Assessment team is currently in the process of delivering the Sector Specific Methodology Decision (SSMD) to be published in May 2026. This will set out Ofgem's methodology for assessing ED3 costs proposed by Distribution Network Operators (DNOs). Ofgem requires the support of a supplier to provide expert input drawing upon their extensive experience of working on cost assessment in previous price controls, including ED2. This will be particularly valuable to inform the business plan guidance, cost benefit analysis, business plan data templates and strategic input to the development of modelling approaches. In addition to the above, the ED team require support from a supplier on the following other areas: * ED2 Load Related Expenditure (LRE) volume drivers * ED3 depreciation policy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99a0598f-0179-437e-8f39-db0710d224d4 |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2026 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71314200 - Energy-management services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99a0598f-0179-437e-8f39-db0710d224d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99a0598f-0179-437e-8f39-db0710d224d4
  11th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB170972
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofgem.gov.uk

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