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title: "BE24018 - Review of cost of capital assumptions for electricity generation technologies to support policymaking across the power sector"
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# BE24018 - Review of cost of capital assumptions for electricity generation technologies to support policymaking across the power sector

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cca5b586-546f-41b4-8781-cb33b79deaa4

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) has commissioned a review of cost of capital assumptions for electricity generation technologies to support policymaking across the power sector. This contract, titled "BE24018 - Review of cost of capital assumptions for electricity generation technologies to support policymaking across the power sector," falls under the financial information systems industry category. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period starting on 6th June 2024 and ending on 31st May 2025. The value of the contract is £205,869 GBP. The procurement method used was a call-off from the CCS Research and Insights (RM6126) Dynamic Purchasing System, reflecting a selective approach. This contract involves various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award notice was published on 14th June 2024, with the contract awarded to CEPA LLP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, which are both considered suitable for this project. Companies with experience in financial information systems and those capable of providing advanced research and insights on electricity generation technologies would be well-suited to compete. By participating in such contracts, businesses can enhance their credentials, gain exposure to governmental projects, and secure a stable revenue stream over the contract duration, leading to potential future collaborations with governmental departments and other high-value clients.

## 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 & Net Zero (DESNZ) had a requirement to update the hurdle rate assumptions for electricity generation technologies, and develop the evidence around underpinning financial assumptions, that are reflective of developments in the economy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76d2bae3-b8b8-4873-8c37-efd0dd17f6d5 |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £205,869 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £205,869 |
| 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 | CEPA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48812000 - Financial information systems

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2025 at 11:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76d2bae3-b8b8-4873-8c37-efd0dd17f6d5
- 14 Jun 2024 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76d2bae3-b8b8-4873-8c37-efd0dd17f6d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76d2bae3-b8b8-4873-8c37-efd0dd17f6d5
  3rd March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89e2a65b-f656-4548-ad7a-8c21a80bdaa1
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef1ab3fa-3643-40f0-ad22-0a1c066b4aee
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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