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title: "Alternative Energy Markets: Trial Design"
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# Alternative Energy Markets: Trial Design

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63f1272e-9381-478f-8106-959dd4c3e3c1

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## Summary

The Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is currently conducting a tender titled "Alternative Energy Markets: Trial Design", focusing on the Research and Development services sector. The tender is in the active planning stage, with the submission deadline set for 11 November 2021. The estimated contract value is £450,000, and the contract period will commence on 6 December 2021 and conclude on 6 May 2022. The services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom and across various territories including the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research, consultancy, and energy services, particularly those SMEs with expertise in designing trials and evaluating energy price signals. Companies capable of delivering innovative solutions to support cost-effective decarbonisation strategies will find this procurement process particularly relevant. Participating in this tender could enhance their visibility within the energy sector and contribute to impactful reforms in energy pricing and consumer choice.

## Notice

The Invitation to Tender (ITT) will seek to procure a contractor to support BEIS in the design of the trial phase of the Alternative Energy Markets (AEM) Programme. We are exploring options for the AEM programme that will create a real-world testing environment for potential reforms to upstream energy price signals (network & policy costs), which will affect how consumers are charged for energy. This environment could test what innovative services and tariffs energy suppliers and other providers can offer and how these incentivise consumer energy choices that support cost-effective decarbonisation. The Alternative Energy Markets: Trial Design will involve the design of a potential trial to test alternative price signals in a real-world environment, and the development of a research and evaluation workstream to provide the necessary evidence to inform future decisions on potential charging reform.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78240bf6-ca09-4e19-b9d6-9bedec0eaece |
| 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 | 17 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2021 - 6 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS) |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2021 at 07:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78240bf6-ca09-4e19-b9d6-9bedec0eaece

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78240bf6-ca09-4e19-b9d6-9bedec0eaece
  17th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=623069253
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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