--- title: "BE23176 - The value of vehicle-to-X (V2X) and its role in delivering flexibility to the UK electricity system" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-77feff11-f32d-4e05-94bc-6012ce4eab57" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-77feff11-f32d-4e05-94bc-6012ce4eab57" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77feff11-f32d-4e05-94bc-6012ce4eab57.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77feff11-f32d-4e05-94bc-6012ce4eab57.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DESNZ" published: "2024-12-20" --- # BE23176 - The value of vehicle-to-X (V2X) and its role in delivering flexibility to the UK electricity system Buyer: DESNZ Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77feff11-f32d-4e05-94bc-6012ce4eab57 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-77feff11-f32d-4e05-94bc-6012ce4eab57) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77feff11-f32d-4e05-94bc-6012ce4eab57.json) ## Summary The public procurement contract titled "BE23176 - The value of vehicle-to-X (V2X) and its role in delivering flexibility to the UK electricity system" has been awarded to Afry Management Consulting Limited. This contract focuses on desk research and quantitative modelling to assess the potential of Vehicle-to-X Technologies (V2X) in the Great Britain energy system. Procured by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), based in Swindon, England, the contract spans a range of locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This selective procurement was conducted through a dynamic purchasing system under the RM6126 Research and Insights DPS framework, with the contract period starting on 4th March 2024 and ending on 3rd July 2024. The contract value amounts to £249,011.10 GBP, catering to the Research and Development services industry category. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in decarbonisation, emissions, and net zero, particularly within the energy sector focusing on renewables and fossil-based energy. SMEs with expertise in research and development, consultancy services, and quantitative modelling stand to benefit substantially by expanding their portfolio and contributing to vital energy system innovations. The contract's scope highlights the growing need for flexible energy solutions and embraces advanced technologies, positioning participating businesses as leaders in the evolving energy landscape. ## Notice Please note this is not a call for competition. This contract has been awarded via RM6126 Research and Insights DPS using the following filters; Subject Area: Decarbonisation, Emissions and Net Zero. Energy (Renewables and Fossil-Based). This contract is for desk research and quantitative modelling. The aim of the project is to provide the department with analysis and evidence with regards to the potential of Vehicle-to-X Technologies (V2X) in the GB energy system. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/958d1147-c8ac-48be-88b2-63535186d71f | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Mar 2024 | | Contract period | 4 Mar 2024 - 4 Jul 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £249,011 | | 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 | AFRY MANAGEMENT CONSULTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2024 at 11:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/958d1147-c8ac-48be-88b2-63535186d71f - 20 Dec 2024 at 11:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/958d1147-c8ac-48be-88b2-63535186d71f - 21 Mar 2024 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/958d1147-c8ac-48be-88b2-63535186d71f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/958d1147-c8ac-48be-88b2-63535186d71f 20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/445a4cee-f4a8-4db7-add3-37fed65a014b n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1130b0b3-1def-4293-9977-f5db51e93293 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aec5d2c0-11fd-4e3a-bace-3655dac0f418 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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