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title: "Whole Energy Systems Methodology"
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# Whole Energy Systems Methodology

Buyer: ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6205e35d-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Energy Systems Catapult Limited is conducting a tender for the project titled "Whole Energy Systems Methodology" within the energy and related services industry. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Carbon Trust Advisory Ltd valued at £139,500 GBP. The tender publication date was on 31 October 2016, with the contract period starting on 1 February 2017 and ending on 31 July 2017. The delivery address for the services is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 19 December 2016, and the procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, especially for businesses offering consultancy services or systems engineering solutions within the energy sector. Firms experienced in whole systems analysis and familiar with energy scenarios and transition pathways are particularly encouraged to engage, as the Energy Systems Catapult is specifically seeking innovative ideas and diverse perspectives in tackling the complex challenges of energy transitions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have a chance to contribute effectively to this dynamic field, fulfilling the requirements outlined in the tender documentation.

## Notice

Overview The Energy Systems Catapult is procuring a package of professional services / systems engineering and consultancy work whose output will assist stakeholders within the energy community to make better informed strategic, policy, investment and operational decisions. The supplier(s) will propose the philosophy, principles and broad methodologies by which the energy community can map out transition pathways towards key milestones in the future of the energy sector. The methodologies proposed must lead to clear and influential conclusions that have value for potential decision makers and embody clearly expressed courses of action for promoting adoption of transition pathways to best deliver future UK energy needs in an affordable, secure and de-carbonised manner. Additional Information We believe the task to contain many aspects ranging from technical issues such as model assumptions through to 'soft' issues of trust and presentation of complex information to aid end-user comprehension. The ESC is seeking responses from a diverse range of suppliers and is seeking innovative ideas relevant to this complex analysis and methodology challenge. Respondents must possess, or work with others to bring experience of, whole systems analysis as applied to the energy sector, including a knowledge of existing energy scenarios and transition pathways.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa0d1d30-99cb-4bf9-aedd-94e829718c86 |
| 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 | 8 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2017 - 31 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £139,500 |
| 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 | ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARBON TRUST ADVISORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2017 at 14:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa0d1d30-99cb-4bf9-aedd-94e829718c86
- 1 Feb 2017 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa0d1d30-99cb-4bf9-aedd-94e829718c86
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c652a306-b3c7-4fe5-ae36-5b70346da5fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa0d1d30-99cb-4bf9-aedd-94e829718c86
  8th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c652a306-b3c7-4fe5-ae36-5b70346da5fd
  31st October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c2035aaa-4cd7-48ba-9a76-71e241388b89
  RFP
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27c0d80b-b596-4532-bc44-c37621460c69
  Appendix 5 - T&Cs
- https://connect.innovateuk.org/web/energyktn/article-view/-/blogs/whole-energy-systems-methodology-request-for-proposal
  Webinar Recording from 7th Nov 2016
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f616773a-921b-4b2f-9a7f-084af6a7ed5f
  RFP
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b5689a2-bd41-438a-bf36-7bfd1a3d6698
  Appendix 5 - T&Cs
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8159f3ef-3dc2-4d9e-af28-fce1f31e42b4
  RFP
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ae5d1ef-146c-4dd4-853e-81452e349dd6
  Appendix 5 - T&Cs

## Notice URLs

- https://es.catapult.org.uk/

## Provenance

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