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title: "Consideration of a range of Market and Regulatory Frameworks to support future scenarios for the decarbonisation of the GB Gas Network"
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# Consideration of a range of Market and Regulatory Frameworks to support future scenarios for the decarbonisation of the GB Gas Network

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83c5ced5-330c-4f69-8f4d-b3196f96785c

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is currently conducting a tender titled "Consideration of a range of Market and Regulatory Frameworks to support future scenarios for the decarbonisation of the GB Gas Network." This procurement, classified under research services, aims to explore market and regulatory frameworks that could facilitate the decarbonisation of the GB gas network by 2050. The tender is in the active stage, with a submission deadline of 17 March 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 20 March 2017, lasting until 31 July 2017, and it caters to delivery across various regions including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the research services sector, particularly those specialising in energy and environmental consultancy. Companies with expertise in market analysis, regulatory compliance, and decarbonisation strategies would be well-positioned to compete. By participating in this tender, businesses can contribute to critical energy transition projects while expanding their portfolio and experience in government contracts.

## Notice

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) wishes to commission a project to consider a range of Market and Regulatory Frameworks that could support a repurposed or reconfigured GB gas network to deliver a total decarbonisation of heat. This project is an initial long-term futures piece to improve BEIS' understanding of the possible risks, uncertainties and other barriers that may arise in relation to market and regulatory frameworks if the GB gas network were to be repurposed or reconfigured to achieve 2050 decarbonisation objectives. For background information, the full specification and further information on this project please see the ITT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc7be957-7348-40a7-bb16-b1465c0a6225 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2017 - 31 Jul 2017 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2017 at 09:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc7be957-7348-40a7-bb16-b1465c0a6225

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc7be957-7348-40a7-bb16-b1465c0a6225
  13th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./9R95QA8GG5
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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