--- title: "Support for development of an OFTO-build model for non-radial offshore transmission infrastructure" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b853f009-6d64-40c9-87f0-e1c5351c8b30" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b853f009-6d64-40c9-87f0-e1c5351c8b30" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b853f009-6d64-40c9-87f0-e1c5351c8b30.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b853f009-6d64-40c9-87f0-e1c5351c8b30.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OFGEM" published: "2023-07-26" --- # Support for development of an OFTO-build model for non-radial offshore transmission infrastructure Buyer: OFGEM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b853f009-6d64-40c9-87f0-e1c5351c8b30 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b853f009-6d64-40c9-87f0-e1c5351c8b30) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b853f009-6d64-40c9-87f0-e1c5351c8b30.json) ## Summary The buying organisation Ofgem has issued a tender titled "Support for development of an OFTO-build model for non-radial offshore transmission infrastructure". The procurement falls under the services category with the CPV classification code 71620000. The tender aims to conduct an analysis on roles and responsibilities, financing, market assessment, tender process design, revenue stream treatment, and industry standards adjustments. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period ending on 25th August 2023 and a contract period starting on 9th October 2023 until 8th April 2024. This tender by Ofgem presents opportunities for businesses in the analysis services sector, particularly those with expertise in offshore transmission infrastructure, financing, and market evaluation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are suitable for this tender. Businesses interested in advising on complex regulatory and financial aspects related to offshore transmission projects could find this tender suitable for their growth and involvement in the energy industry. ## Notice Conduct an in-depth analysis on the roles and responsibilities of the respective parties and level of risk dependent on roles undertaken, including by assessing sub-categories of risk.Conduct an in-depth analysis on financing. In particular, how to obtain the best possible finance at the lowest cost to consumers; determining availability of construction finance; conduct an evaluation of the market and assess the market's appetite for new class of assets, by comparison to existing classes; and consider how consumers will benefit from any refinancing eg, how will any claw-back mechanism work for an OFTO Build.Act in an advisory capacity, providing advice to Ofgem on how best Ofgem could design a process which would incentivise timely delivery for OFTOs - taking into full consideration reward and risk.This includes providing advice on elements of the tender process such as: the optimum timing of competitive tender process, duration of the tender process and adjustments to the existing OFTO model to facilitate an OFTO Build, for Ofgem to then build and implement the process.Provide advice support on the treatment of the Tender Revenue Stream (TRS). In particular, looking at the adjustments required to the revenue structure to accommodate shared infrastructure.Provide advice on potential changes to Codes and Standards and other industry arrangements to facilitate an OFTO Build.These areas are among those which Ofgem have identified as significant and are carrying out further stakeholder engagement on these matters. The successful tenderer will be expected to view the material and feedback Ofgem have received to date, to ensure that it has full consideration of the area's it is expected to provide advice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d62d6d57-52bd-4e2d-bd36-2fafa1b42d70 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Oct 2023 - 8 Apr 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71620000 - Analysis services ## Release History - 26 Jul 2023 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d62d6d57-52bd-4e2d-bd36-2fafa1b42d70 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d62d6d57-52bd-4e2d-bd36-2fafa1b42d70 26th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL166824 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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