--- title: "PS23249 -The provision of Review of technical assumptions and generation costs of geothermal technology for power AND Assessing the feasibility and viability of competitive geothermal heat in the UK - RAF020/2324" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-90547af0-d29b-442d-a028-95ab81ab0647" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-90547af0-d29b-442d-a028-95ab81ab0647" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90547af0-d29b-442d-a028-95ab81ab0647.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90547af0-d29b-442d-a028-95ab81ab0647.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DESNZ" published: "2024-10-10" --- # PS23249 -The provision of Review of technical assumptions and generation costs of geothermal technology for power AND Assessing the feasibility and viability of competitive geothermal heat in the UK - RAF020/2324 Buyer: DESNZ Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90547af0-d29b-442d-a028-95ab81ab0647 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-90547af0-d29b-442d-a028-95ab81ab0647) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90547af0-d29b-442d-a028-95ab81ab0647.json) ## Summary DESNZ has awarded a contract to OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED for the provision of a review of technical assumptions and generation costs of geothermal technology for power and assessing the feasibility and viability of competitive geothermal heat in the UK. The contract falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" industry category and has a total contract value of £151,510.89. This procurement, conducted through a mini competition under the CCS Research & Insights DPS RM6126, involves research projects aimed at enhancing the evidence base for geothermal energy's cost and viability in the UK. The contract period is from 20th November 2023 to 30th November 2024, with modifications increasing both the value and extending the timeframe. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in renewable energy research and consultancy services, to contribute to the UK's transition to net zero. SMEs can seize the chance to engage in groundbreaking research that will influence future government policies and strategies on renewable energy. The systematic study of geothermal power and heat networks not only opens the door for businesses focused on geothermal technology but also enables firms involved in sustainable energy solutions to collaborate on shaping comprehensive policy frameworks aimed at reducing carbon footprints. ## Notice ***Modification of the Contract*** Contract Variation 001 - the total contract value has been increased from PS139,586.84 to PS144,346.19 excluding VAT. 002 variation Increase value to PS151,510.89 and extend time 003 variation - To amend the contract end date from 27th September 2024 to 30th November 2024. *** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS Research & Insights DPS RM6126. Brief Description of Requirement This research will improve the evidence behind costs and viability of geothermal heat and power projects in the UK. It will enable geothermal to be presented on par with other renewable energy technologies and feature geothermal in policy and strategy design. Power This research will support wider departmental modelling of the GB electricity generation system and net zero electricity generation pathways to 2050, which is key to understanding potential electricity generation mixes required to ensure a low-cost, stable, and net zero future. Outputs of this research will feed into published Government analysis including but not limited to a forthcoming update to DESNZ's Electricity Generation Costs Report, and the contractor's final report(s) may be published alongside or separately as supplementary supporting evidence. By understanding the technical and economic challenges facing geothermal for power (and power and heat combined), DESNZ can ensure that the right policies are in place to fulfil the power sector's needs. For example, the outputs will support decision-making in Allocation Round 7 of the Contracts for Difference renewable electricity support scheme. Heat This research will support understanding of the cost of developing heat networks with a geothermal heat source. It will help establishing the financial viability by clearly defining all costs involved with a geothermal plant and will enable comparison with other heat sources in DESNZ decarbonisation models where it is not currently considered. The cost benefit analysis of different funding support mechanisms will be used by policy makers when assessing and comparing policy options to support geothermal energy, in the context of the support to low carbon heat networks. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec75a855-b35a-4e57-abe8-6f4904617235 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Nov 2023 | | Contract period | 20 Nov 2023 - 30 Nov 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £151,510 | | 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 | DESNZ | | Additional buyers | BEIS | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 10 Oct 2024 at 13:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec75a855-b35a-4e57-abe8-6f4904617235 - 29 May 2024 at 09:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec75a855-b35a-4e57-abe8-6f4904617235 - 29 Nov 2023 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec75a855-b35a-4e57-abe8-6f4904617235 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec75a855-b35a-4e57-abe8-6f4904617235 10th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d32560bf-0e97-46e9-a238-0dcc7e6c9b65 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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