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title: "PS23424 - Interconnection strategy and development of a post-2030 ambition - MC"
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# PS23424 - Interconnection strategy and development of a post-2030 ambition - MC

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74fa8709-9125-45e3-8efd-f7e2e1916210

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## Summary

The organisation awarding the contract is DESNZ. The title of the procurement process is "PS23424 - Interconnection strategy and development of a post-2030 ambition - MC" in the market research services category. The contract value is £50,000 in GBP. The procurement method used is selective, and it involves calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from 29th January 2024 to 31st May 2024.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses, especially in market research services, to collaborate in developing interconnection strategies and post-2030 ambitions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this procurement due to the nature of the project. Businesses with expertise in economic analysis, system security, decarbonisation, and policy evaluation are likely to find this tender relevant for their growth and expansion.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services - RM6126 - Research and Insights DPS Requirement The two workstreams of this project are as follows: A. Interconnection strategy and meshed offshore grids - Carrying out a literature review of existing evidence and research into the future of interconnection; - Use this data to understand the impact of increased interconnection on the following: o Economic: assess the costs and benefits to consumers of additional interconnection and OHAs o Security of supply: assess the impact, costs and risks of additional interconnection and OHAs in providing system security in comparison to additional domestic generation o Decarbonisation: assess how additional interconnection and OHAs, will contribute to HMG's post-2030 decarbonisation goals - Carrying out a review on individual connecting country policies and approaches, together with European Commission policies, and assessing how these fit in with GB's plans for interconnection; - Reviewing information and work to date on locational pricing. B. Post-2030 update for interconnection - Carrying out desk-based research on EU countries' decarbonisation goals and any effect this may have on existing analysis - Engaging with developers on their longer-term plans for developing further interconnection and offshore hybrid assets (OHAs) to provide an assessment of the interconnection pipeline. The findings will then be combined to produce a report synthesising available evidence on the issues in scope, as well as highlighting gaps in the evidence base and potential areas for future research.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94b08449-aa5c-4201-b5e9-3c19c939e404 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2024 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,168 |
| 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 | BARINGA PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2024 at 16:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94b08449-aa5c-4201-b5e9-3c19c939e404

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94b08449-aa5c-4201-b5e9-3c19c939e404
  19th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b6a6a80-1660-4888-8ad8-1c1490f53ba4
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