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title: "A Model of GB Electricity Distribution Network Costs"
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# A Model of GB Electricity Distribution Network Costs

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87634e26-2768-45f4-aac7-cae55f1aa55d

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## Summary

The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is seeking proposals for a project titled "A Model of GB Electricity Distribution Network Costs." This initiative falls under the electricity sector and relates to research and development services. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract expected to run from 12th January 2018 to 6th April 2018. Interested parties should note that the deadline for submitting proposals is set for 11am on 21st December 2017. This open procurement method allows for broad participation from suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) with expertise in modelling, electricity distribution, and related consultancy services. Businesses that have experience in providing detailed analytical models or those who can facilitate user-friendly training and documentation would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, aiding BEIS in developing a robust model to assess distribution network costs in the UK.

## Notice

BEIS wishes to commission a robust, representative and user-friendly model of GB electricity distribution network costs to be used in-house alongside or within the Department's existing GB electricity market modelling capability. A model manual, an assumptions and QA log and detailed teach-in sessions of the model are required. Description: The model BEIS wishes to commission must output GB distribution network reinforcement costs associated with different peak demand (or peak distributed generation) scenarios driven by general electricity demand and different technology/intervention uptake on the demand and supply side. The model must allow the assessment of different volumes, timings, geographical spread and clustering within networks of general demand and the different types of technology/intervention uptake. It must be able to assess changes in reinforcement costs due to different solution types (conventional and non-conventional), different Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) foresight or investment strategies. In addition to the specific model requirements, BEIS requires a model manual (which should be both a technical user guide and a self-learning training guide), an assumptions and QA log and detailed teach-in sessions on the model. Additional information: How to Apply: If you wish to take part in this procurement, please see the attached Tender documents attached to this Notice and send your completed Proposal to Birgit Wosnitza and Nazish Choudery at the e-mail addresses stipulated in the "Who to Contact" section and below. Any late submissions will not be considered. BEIS reserves the right to halt the procurement process and to not award a contract. BEIS will not be held liable for recovery of costs from unsuccessful bids if a contract is not awarded. All costs will be borne by the bidding organisations. If a contract is created it will be upon BEIS Standard Terms and Conditions which are available on Contracts Finder with this notice. Completed tender submissions must be returned by e-mail to BEIS, to the e-mail addresses given in this advertisement (Birgit.Wosnitza@beis.gov.uk and Nazish.Choudery@beis.gov.uk), by 11am on 21st December 2017. After reviewing and evaluating the written proposals, BEIS may decide to hold bid clarification meetings with suppliers. If successful and upon contract signature, the supplier is expected to attend a kick-off meeting taking place on 12th January 2018 (or shortly thereafter). Project completion is required by April 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca26148-31eb-44dd-91cd-a0e6c5f58c8f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2018 - 16 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,990 |
| 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 | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TNEI SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 09310000 - Electricity
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2018 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca26148-31eb-44dd-91cd-a0e6c5f58c8f
- 6 Dec 2017 at 13:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90436565-be6e-4b9d-aef4-4cf7f137a145
- 30 Nov 2017 at 10:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90436565-be6e-4b9d-aef4-4cf7f137a145

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca26148-31eb-44dd-91cd-a0e6c5f58c8f
  9th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90436565-be6e-4b9d-aef4-4cf7f137a145
  6th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b4c9ddf-c8c6-4c4a-be94-075df574328e
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99fe67a7-93f7-451f-93ad-3cd0c3393937
  BEIS Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15d7eae1-d688-42b1-bf33-0eb2318c66df
  Annex C BEIS QA Log Template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1f55e1b-9f0f-4597-ad98-d14dc9d8dbe3
  Annex D Model Input and Assumptions Log Template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e215fff-0206-43ef-8a2c-c66b4e5eecec
  Annex E BEIS Model Report Template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f3b6fd7-2320-4bd3-8b49-a314fcfb6dc5
  Invitation to Tender - Extended deadline

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