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title: "Research to understanding the potential of international cooperation in the North Seas"
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# Research to understanding the potential of international cooperation in the North Seas

Buyer: BEIS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-640fa120-19e2-47f0-bfd4-ea0089491036

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, represented by BEIS, has completed the tender process for the contract titled "Research to understanding the potential of international cooperation in the North Seas". This research services procurement opportunity, valued at £139,423 GBP, falls under the services category. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender closed on October 20, 2023, with a contract period starting on November 17, 2023, and ending on March 29, 2024. The project aims to explore interactions between offshore energy, hydrogen, and Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage in the North Seas with European cooperation.

This contract represents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to engage in valuable research services within the energy sector. Companies well-suited to compete should have expertise in the field of offshore energy, hydrogen technologies, and carbon capture solutions. The inclusive delivery addresses cover various regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Oversea Territories, offering a wide geographical scope. With a significant focus on international cooperation, this tender seeks to drive innovation and collaboration in the energy industry, presenting growth possibilities for businesses with relevant capabilities and interests.

## Notice

This project will deliver an understanding of the value of the interaction between offshore energy, hydrogen and Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage ("CCUS") holistically, particularly considering how the latter two will increase in importance over the next decade, and address a current gap in understanding of how our ambitions and associated economic gains of expanding our energy infrastructure in the North Seas link to European cooperation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc171947-e942-4e76-b444-a60a1a5e9fd5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £139,423 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £139,423 |
| 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 | BEIS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| 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 | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2023 at 15:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc171947-e942-4e76-b444-a60a1a5e9fd5
- 28 Nov 2023 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc171947-e942-4e76-b444-a60a1a5e9fd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc171947-e942-4e76-b444-a60a1a5e9fd5
  28th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9eb9e99-5cba-4bc0-9d79-3b6834923780
  Redacted contract.
- http://n/a
  Awarded Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/951226c1-1569-4494-b03f-2e16a6c95ca5
  Redacted contract.

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