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title: "Heat Network Regulatory Framework"
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published: "2020-01-29"
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# Heat Network Regulatory Framework

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0842b1a-c544-4d9f-9fc5-f47a1723217e

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Heat Network Regulatory Framework" is being conducted by Ofgem, a regulatory authority based in London, England. This tender, classified under business and management consultancy services, is currently in the active stage and follows an open procurement method. The tender was published on 29 January 2020, with a submission deadline set for 10 February 2020. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 17 February 2020 and conclude on 31 March 2020, with a total value of £20,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in heat network regulation and price assessment. Companies that can offer practical insights based on assessments of the heat network sector and successful regulatory models in other countries will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to enhance their portfolio and expand their market presence in the energy sector.

## Notice

The Scope of Work A concise and clearly set out report, and accompanying presentation which provides clear and practical findings in the following areas: 1. Assessment of the key characteristics of the GB heat network sector which will affect regulation. 2. Assessment of the common elements of successful heat network regulation, 3. Options for price regulation and recommendations. 4. An overview of how far other countries have successful 'unbundled' heat networks, the consequence of doing so, and your thinking on the characteristics needed in a heat network sector to make unbundling beneficial.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8325737a-b047-49f4-9880-b3123ada8d03 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2020 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8325737a-b047-49f4-9880-b3123ada8d03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8325737a-b047-49f4-9880-b3123ada8d03
  29th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN159176
  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

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