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title: "BE24088 - Specialist Services on the Design of Cap and Floor Arrangements for Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) Projects"
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# BE24088 - Specialist Services on the Design of Cap and Floor Arrangements for Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) Projects

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7477cb89-3e14-483e-813e-6a02542d9ef7

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## Summary

The awarding organisation DESNZ has procured specialist services for the design of cap and floor arrangements for Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) projects. The procurement process was completed via the RM6187 Management Consultancy 3 Framework Lot 4 Finance. The contract value is £625,000 GBP, with a selective procurement method calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 8th May 2024 to 7th May 2026, with the tender period closing on 17th April 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development services sector to engage in projects related to Long Duration Electricity Storage. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are highlighted as suitable organisations to participate. The geographical reach includes various countries, making it a potentially lucrative opportunity for businesses across different regions. Businesses with expertise in consultancy services addressing gaming risks and design queries are well-suited to compete in this tender.

## Notice

This procurement was awarded following a competitive procurement exercise via RM6187 Management Consultancy 3 Framework Lot 4 Finance. The aim of this contract is to procure external expertise to support the design and delivery of the Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) cap and floor arrangement. This contract will be used to fund several elements of this project, including a review of gaming risks associated with this approach, mitigations and other specific low level design queries that require expert input.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e076c999-106f-437e-b99c-73dd867f9165 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2024 - 19 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £625,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £625,000 |
| 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 | DESNZ |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEPA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2024 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e076c999-106f-437e-b99c-73dd867f9165

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e076c999-106f-437e-b99c-73dd867f9165
  12th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1ec1c54-3cb6-4ddf-8c6e-d0051db5f0da
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6702082d-22b8-42b6-be06-23291873d9f3
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a25802cc-2615-40e8-809e-85debdcbcc2b
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