--- title: "2023-075 Consultancy Support for Gas Expert" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7327b9da-113b-4f5c-afcf-0a639c4a2565" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7327b9da-113b-4f5c-afcf-0a639c4a2565" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7327b9da-113b-4f5c-afcf-0a639c4a2565.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7327b9da-113b-4f5c-afcf-0a639c4a2565.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OFGEM" published: "2023-09-20" --- # 2023-075 Consultancy Support for Gas Expert Buyer: OFGEM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7327b9da-113b-4f5c-afcf-0a639c4a2565 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7327b9da-113b-4f5c-afcf-0a639c4a2565) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7327b9da-113b-4f5c-afcf-0a639c4a2565.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for consultancy support for gas expertise is currently at the tender stage. Ofgem, the buyer organisation, located in London, England, has issued tender ID MT230319 titled '2023-075 Consultancy Support for Gas Expert'. The procurement falls under the services industry category related to infrastructure works consultancy services. The tender period ends on October 4, 2023, with the contract planned to start on October 30, 2023, and end on October 29, 2024. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with technical analysis or consultancy expertise in gas-distribution networks to engage with Ofgem, focusing on areas such as gas transmission charging, capacity neutrality arrangements, gas access, security of supply, and others. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this opportunity. Businesses should consider aligning their capabilities with the specific consultancy needs highlighted in the tender to enhance their chances of success in bidding for this project. ## Notice Ofgem is expecting to make a series of key decisions in the coming months, on which expert advice will be needed. These include: 1Gas transmission charging: Potential industry-led Uniform Network Code ('UNC') changes linked to the ongoing National Gas Transmission ('NGT') consultation on: 'NTS GCD 13 - Impacts of Existing Contracts on Transmission Services Charges'. Potential industry-led changes to the General Non-Transmission Services ('GNTS') methodology. 1. Capacity neutrality arrangements (linked to issue ref. CMF003 and CMF008). 2. Gas access arrangements. 3. Gas Security of Supply. 4. Shrinkage arrangements. 5. Gas System Operator (GSO) incentives. 6. Identifying areas of reform ahead of RIIO-T3. 7. Gas connections. Ofgem is looking for a consultant with relevant technical subject matter expertise on these areas. The contract will be managed by the Gas Charging & Access team, but the successful tenderer will also be expected to work with other Ofgem teams, such as the GSO Reg. team and the Security of Supply team. The successful tenderer will be expected to assist Ofgem in identifying interactions and cross-cutting impacts among the different gas policy areas mentioned above. Contract activity will cover some base tracking and review of ongoing activities (e.g. including tracking national transmission system charging methodology form (NTSCMF) and Transmission Workgroup) together with specific work (including analysis, exploration of issues with team members, development and review of change proposals, policy development etc) as agreed from time to time. The bulk of the contract's time would be associated with specific activities as agreed with the contract manager and will include bi-directional background briefing and knowledge sharing. In this context, and subject to the contract manager's instructions, this may require engagement with internal Ofgem and external stakeholders. The allocation of the successful tenderer's time across the 6-month period will be subject to the discretion of the contract manager and will be driven by the requirements of the projects in which the consultant will be involved. Contract activity will cover some base tracking and review of ongoing activities (e.g. including tracking industry workgroups) together with specific work (such as analysis, exploration of issues with team members, development and review of change proposals, policy development) as agreed with the contract manager. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f14b269-c335-4760-9686-8af4557dd4a7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Oct 2023 - 29 Oct 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 44161110 - Gas-distribution network - 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Sep 2023 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f14b269-c335-4760-9686-8af4557dd4a7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f14b269-c335-4760-9686-8af4557dd4a7 20th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP167085 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.ofgem.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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