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title: "External Advisor - Electricity Interconnection Asset Type"
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# External Advisor - Electricity Interconnection Asset Type

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96d74ae5-3612-44ae-9057-69ce11f1992e

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has awarded a contract titled "External Advisor - Electricity Interconnection Asset Type" under the industry category of Research consultancy services (CPV code 73210000). The procurement process is now at the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Guidehouse Europe Limited. The contract, valued at £149,810, commenced on 3rd October 2024 and is set to end on 3rd March 2025. The consultancy services will be delivered to various locations including Europe, the UK, and British Overseas Territories, with the main delivery address in London (postal code EC2M 4RB).

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in energy security and electricity interconnection. The procurement was conducted via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), which is beneficial for SMEs and VCSEs looking to engage in specialised government projects. Consultancies possessing the capacity to provide in-depth research and strategic advice on energy infrastructure will find this award relevant to their service offerings and growth plans.

## Notice

**Please note this is an Award Notice and not a call for competition, this Contract has been awarded via the CCS Research and Insights (RM6126) Dynamic Purchasing System.** The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) had a requirement to appoint a specialist external advisor to support the Department's understanding of the case for different types of electricity interconnection asset in GB.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5333c08-c7a2-4e9f-afe6-4c6dc32f3ebc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2024 - 3 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,810 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,810 |
| 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 | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1UH |
| 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 | GUIDEHOUSE EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5333c08-c7a2-4e9f-afe6-4c6dc32f3ebc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5333c08-c7a2-4e9f-afe6-4c6dc32f3ebc
  9th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c895e07-cc8b-4dd6-bf82-cfbde4c281d7
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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