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title: "BE24209 - RAF40/2425 - Electricity Networks- International best practice research"
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# BE24209 - RAF40/2425 - Electricity Networks- International best practice research

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ea4d01d-e745-4771-a998-acb0baa4ad7a

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## Summary

The contracting process for the project titled "BE24209 - RAF40/2425 - Electricity Networks- International best practice research" was managed by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), located in Swindon, England. This procurement pertains to research and development services within the industry category of energy, specifically evaluating international best practices in electricity transmission network infrastructure. The procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system (RM6126, Research & Insights DPS). The process has reached the award update stage, with the awarded contract period running from 17th February 2025 to 27th October 2025. The overall contract value is noted at £170,000, with specific awarded values and period adjustments reflected in updates as of late April 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services related to energy infrastructure. Particularly, it caters well to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in rapid evidence assessment methods and an interest in expanding their portfolio to include international benchmarking of electricity networks will find this project particularly rewarding. The geographic scope of delivery includes the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and potentially other global regions, allowing businesses with a wide operational reach to benefit significantly.

## Notice

Please note, this is not a call for competition. This requirement was awarded via RM6126, Research & Insights DPS using the following filters; Subject Area - Environment and Infrastructure - Energy (renewables and fossil-based). Research methods - Evaluation and Evidence Synthesis - Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA), following a competitive quotation process. The requirement is for research to understand whether there are examples of international best practice regarding the deployment of electricity transmission network infrastructure, service and delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af77593-c920-4497-bbaf-5f3d8389a2f5 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2025 - 27 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,980 |
| 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 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 | DELOITTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 11:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af77593-c920-4497-bbaf-5f3d8389a2f5
- 28 Apr 2025 at 11:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af77593-c920-4497-bbaf-5f3d8389a2f5
- 27 Feb 2025 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af77593-c920-4497-bbaf-5f3d8389a2f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af77593-c920-4497-bbaf-5f3d8389a2f5
  28th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63b699b3-b3d1-438a-ad9a-b480cc354e12
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/024c24af-9c2c-4504-b106-ecf0cbeba306
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4180f928-3b81-413d-8866-a15ce88f300e
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## Notice URLs

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

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