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title: "PS24154 - RAF037/2425 - Long Term Gas Model"
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# PS24154 - RAF037/2425 - Long Term Gas Model

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b95fd282-75f2-482d-bff0-8937a0f4d3b0

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## Summary

The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has concluded a procurement process for the provision of a Long Term Gas Model. This award notice indicates that DESNZ utilised a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS. The procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services (CPV 73000000). The contract, valued at £331,925, was awarded to Baringa Partners LLP on 24th March 2025, with the start date of the contract being 24th March 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The locations covered include British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, involving call-offs from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy consultancy, particularly those with expertise in natural gas supply and demand analysis, supply security, price forecasting, and carbon intensity assessment. SMEs are encouraged to identify similar opportunities in the dynamic purchasing system for future competitions, as this contract demonstrates the increasing demand for advanced analytical capabilities in energy modelling. Companies capable of providing comprehensive research and insights into gas markets will find this sector promising for growth and expansion.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement Long Term Gas Model The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is looking to enhance modelling capability regarding the UK gas system and market. This is in order to analyse: - The relationship between natural gas supply and demand in the UK (including storage and Liquefied Natural Gas, LNG). - The implications for supply security, wholesale price (Natural Balancing Point, NBP, price), and the carbon-intensity of each supply source.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78834cae-897b-469d-b4b3-f67b07d295e1 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £331,925 |
| 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 1LF |
| 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 | BARINGA 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

- 31 Mar 2025 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78834cae-897b-469d-b4b3-f67b07d295e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78834cae-897b-469d-b4b3-f67b07d295e1
  31st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e66cb487-3996-4f9e-a059-4d09016355d1
  n/a

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