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title: "Cost Reflective Pricing RFP"
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# Cost Reflective Pricing RFP

Buyer: ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-813b2fa7-f8a1-422d-8e39-361adb890c3c

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Cost Reflective Pricing RFP" is managed by ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LIMITED, based in Birmingham, England. This project, classified under "Energy-efficiency consultancy services," focuses on developing a pricing structure for energy that supports secure, affordable, and low-carbon energy solutions. The tender period concluded on 7 August 2017, while the contract started on 11 August 2017 and is set to end on 30 March 2018. The total value of the contract is £39,900, awarded to THE CHANCELLOR MASTERS & SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy sector, specifically those with expertise in energy efficiency and pricing strategies. Businesses that can provide innovative approaches to electricity tariffs and understand the implications of smart meter technology would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this contract could lead to broader collaborations and advancements in low-carbon energy technologies.

## Notice

What pricing structure for energy would best facilitate the trilemma of secure, affordable, low carbon energy? The price of electricity is a key factor in the adoption of many low carbon technologies such as Solar PV, electric vehicles or heat pumps. However, the vast majority of customers pay the same price per unit 24 hours a day, 365 days a year despite huge variations in the wholesale price of electricity and potential capacity limitations in the networks. Does this have the potential to distort our path to decarbonisation? Would a more cost-reflective approach to electricity pricing lead to different technologies being adopted and ultimately save money? The advent of the smart meter enables the adoption of more cost reflective tariffs and this project will explore: * the cost base of electricity, gas and heat networks; * what a cost reflective tariff for each would look like, and * how it would alter the business case for adopting different low carbon technologies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccb7e608-f73f-4cf4-acf7-8ca1d2f54c74 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - RFP |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2017 - 1 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,900 |
| 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 | ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE CHANCELLOR MASTERS & SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2017 at 14:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccb7e608-f73f-4cf4-acf7-8ca1d2f54c74
- 7 Sep 2017 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccb7e608-f73f-4cf4-acf7-8ca1d2f54c74
- 19 Jul 2017 at 10:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/013e746d-0e64-4f61-9f92-109dd89da627

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccb7e608-f73f-4cf4-acf7-8ca1d2f54c74
  8th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/013e746d-0e64-4f61-9f92-109dd89da627
  19th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/29e1d63a-cda3-4447-a8f0-bd8af6ea9c77
  RFP Docs

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