--- title: "Modelling alternative policy mechanisms to deliver decarbonisation, flexibility and reliability in the GB power market." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7954b20e-25ff-4d9f-8394-97fef9056df4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7954b20e-25ff-4d9f-8394-97fef9056df4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7954b20e-25ff-4d9f-8394-97fef9056df4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7954b20e-25ff-4d9f-8394-97fef9056df4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LIMITED" published: "2021-12-17" --- # Modelling alternative policy mechanisms to deliver decarbonisation, flexibility and reliability in the GB power market. Buyer: ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7954b20e-25ff-4d9f-8394-97fef9056df4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7954b20e-25ff-4d9f-8394-97fef9056df4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7954b20e-25ff-4d9f-8394-97fef9056df4.json) ## Summary The Energy Systems Catapult Limited is seeking a qualified consultant for a tender titled "Modelling alternative policy mechanisms to deliver decarbonisation, flexibility and reliability in the GB power market." This initiative falls within the energy and related services industry and is based in Birmingham, England. Currently, the procurement is in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 17 January 2022. The contract period will commence on 31 January 2022 and end on 31 May 2022. This open procedure is intended to explore innovative market simulations aimed at transforming the energy market framework to support decarbonisation goals by 2035. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on consultancy, research and development, particularly those specialising in energy markets and sustainability initiatives. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in market simulation, policy analysis, and decarbonisation strategies would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the emphasis on reforming electricity markets, organisations that offer innovative solutions for enhancing market mechanisms could significantly benefit from this tender, ultimately aiding in their business growth within the evolving energy sector. ## Notice As part of the next stage of ESC's Rethinking Electricity Markets (REM) initiative, the ESC wishes to appoint a suitably qualified consultant to conduct a market simulation for the GB power market, exploring the impact of: * replacing CfDs for mature technologies with a decarbnisation obligation on suppliers in order to guarantee decarbonisation of power by 2035. See our recent blogs on this topic: Can we make electricity markets work better - or is ambitious reform all just too risky to contemplate; and Can we mandate electricity market to deliver a decarbonised grid by 2035?; * replacing the centralised Capacity Market with Strategic Reserves (and extra option, also Decentralised Reliability Options). See "Broad Model for a CRM in an Energy Service Provider-led market" As part of its Rethinking Electricity Markets (REM) thought leadership initiative, the ESC has developed proposals to reform electricity markets and market mechanisms so that they bring forward innovation and investment in a more efficient mix of low carbon generation, network enhancements and flexibility. The focus of our work has been on understanding how detailed mechanisms fit together to signal value and identifying the strategic choices around how to 'get prices right' across the system and the value chain. Our approach focuses on the need to evolve the policy framework in a way that guarantees policy outcomes (i.e. decarbonisation; reliability) while avoiding distortion of price signals and ensuring open, competitive markets that provide a level playing field. ESC applies the underlying principle that the policy framework must be evolved to strengthen the role of markets, nurturing development of the wholesale, retail and financial markets in a way that drives innovation and delivers the best outcomes for consumers. We have developed a broad set of proposals to a new phase of electricity market reforms that focus on improving price signals and adopting outcome-based policy mechanisms to replace the current reliance on centralised contracting mechanisms to deliver decarbonisation and reliability outcomes. We would like to deepen our analysis, particularly of approaches to transitional design and phasing of reforms, through market simulation modelling and quantitative analysis. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05185d38-8bd1-4cdb-8510-348e4478cc24 | | 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 | 17 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jan 2022 - 31 May 2022 | | 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 | ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LIMITED | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B37 7YN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull | | Local authority | Solihull | | Electoral ward | Bickenhill | | Westminster constituency | Meriden and Solihull East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 17 Dec 2021 at 13:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05185d38-8bd1-4cdb-8510-348e4478cc24 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05185d38-8bd1-4cdb-8510-348e4478cc24 17th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19b02806-09cd-412a-a961-f7ec8f34332e All tender documents required within ZIP file ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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