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title: "Decarbonising gas markets: How could the EU Gas Package impact the UK?"
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# Decarbonising gas markets: How could the EU Gas Package impact the UK?

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9347de31-789a-40e4-b3bb-3863d8a94491

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has awarded a contract for a research consultancy project titled "Decarbonising gas markets: How could the EU Gas Package impact the UK?" This initiative falls under the industry category of Research Consultancy Services (CPV: 73210000). The contract, worth £49,437.50 GBP, will be executed by Frontier Economics Limited. The project's focus includes identifying areas of regulatory divergence, evaluating impacts on market dynamics and energy security, and assessing trade implications between the UK and the EU for natural gas, hydrogen, and biomethane. The contract period starts on 15th January 2025 and ends on 31st March 2025, covering locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process was an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the research consultancy and energy markets sectors, particularly those with expertise in market dynamics, regulatory analysis, and the decarbonisation of gas markets. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were encouraged to participate, highlighting the accessibility of the procurement process. Businesses with capabilities in analysing market regulations, modelling market scenarios, and providing policy recommendations will find this contract particularly suitable. This initiative will allow businesses to contribute to crucial research that informs energy policy and fosters UK-EU cooperation in the evolving energy landscape, thus aiding in business growth through strategic engagements and high-value projects.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** Brief Description of Requirement - Identifying areas of regulatory divergence between the UK and the EU. - Evaluating the impacts of divergence on market dynamics, competition, and energy security. - Assessing the impacts on natural gas, hydrogen, and biomethane trade between the UK and the EU.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e212045-29a5-4f23-abd1-c67d8fa9c235 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,437 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,437 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e212045-29a5-4f23-abd1-c67d8fa9c235
- 22 Nov 2024 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99499aba-8a95-4309-b42f-863a1930e252
- 20 Sep 2024 at 13:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55eb3698-c681-4e6e-aa23-b2b67cb5cba6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e212045-29a5-4f23-abd1-c67d8fa9c235
  22nd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99499aba-8a95-4309-b42f-863a1930e252
  22nd November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55eb3698-c681-4e6e-aa23-b2b67cb5cba6
  20th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://forms.office.com/e/UBfkwWDHQA
  Link
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1c01cba-c7f4-435d-ad37-8d3e7d1966e4
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ce94aaa-681e-4e6c-ab82-b6aa570d0b13
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1036a195-c4dc-47fa-aeab-a17b65b3ff5d
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- https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/96581074019354733734
  Link to ITT on Jaggaer
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fcfdd5cd-3dae-4a6b-a1db-937b7fee1d29
  n/a

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