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title: "SF-6 Evaluation Lifecycle"
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# SF-6 Evaluation Lifecycle

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89c53342-ed94-4218-ae6d-689931f2cfa4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "SF-6 Evaluation Lifecycle" has been completed by Ofgem, an organisation based in London, England. This contract falls under the industry category of Energy-efficiency consultancy services, and it aims to provide insights into the increased use of SF6 in the energy sector due to the Net Zero transition. The tender, with an award value of £50,000, followed an open procedure with a tender period ending on January 1st, 2024. The contract period is set from March 13th to April 30th, 2024.

This tender opportunity presents business growth prospects for consultancy firms specialising in energy efficiency, business analysis, research, and environmental issues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could benefit from participating in this tender. Atkins has been awarded the contract, signalling opportunities for companies with expertise in providing insight and consultancy services related to SF6 usage and emerging energy sector trends towards achieving Net Zero goals.

## Notice

SF6 is a greenhouse gas which is widely used in the network equipment, e.g., switchgear for insulation and quenching the arc generated when switching or opening electrical circuits. SF6 is leaked from old or malfunctioning of equipment and contributes greatly to global warming. This contract seeks to provide insights and to develop a better understanding of a likely increased use of SF6 in the overall energy sector because of Net Zero transition. It is anticipated that in the absence of reliable and cost-effective alternates to SF6 based equipment, particularly at medium/high voltage levels, new SF6 based equipment (switchgear and insulated cables) are likely to be used in large numbers, in new generation, new connections, new transmission and distribution networks and new interconnectors. Even though network companies are committed to reduce the leakage and use of SF6 equipment. However, the scale of transformation required to reach Net Zero, may hinder the use of SF6 alternates, causing long term environmental issues. The study will seek to fill the knowledge gap and help Ofgem understand how the existing use of SF6 will change with time, because of increased electrification, multiplied offshore wind generation and interconnectors, while working towards Net Zero. There is a need to take a holistic approach (covering all aspects of the energy sector) and an attempt at quantification, potentially through combining different data sets (e.g. energy system data and existing SF6 equipment inventory).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/677393a4-5688-432b-8cee-e7ec9c85e6a8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | OFGEM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2024 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/677393a4-5688-432b-8cee-e7ec9c85e6a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/677393a4-5688-432b-8cee-e7ec9c85e6a8
  27th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR167955
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofgem.gov.uk

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