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title: "2023-109 Electricity Connections Reform capacity allocation"
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# 2023-109 Electricity Connections Reform capacity allocation

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d03b3f2f-12a0-4b52-af43-714abbdf1e06

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## Summary

The procurement process for the tender with title "2023-109 Electricity Connections Reform capacity allocation" was managed by Ofgem, a public authority based in London, England. The tender falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement method used was a selective approach through a restricted procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st January 2023 and the contract period starting on 18th September 2023 and ending on 17th August 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the consultancy services sector, specifically those offering research and development consultancy services, technical analysis or consultancy services, and general management consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this tender. With a value of £80,000 in GBP, businesses with expertise in electricity network capacity allocation and reallocation would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process led by Ofgem.

## Notice

Expert consultancy support was required to identify, develop and assess approaches to allocating capacity released to customers seeking connection, as part of an ongoing review of connections. This work was critical to support the Buyer's strategic priority of enabling time-critical investment in infrastructure supporting faster connections and strategic electricity transmission system investments (onshore, offshore and cross-border). Work was needed to identify, develop and assess alternative approaches to allocating capacity made available to new and existing customers seeking connection or improvements to their connection dates, to facilitate connection of demand and generation necessary to meet net zero pathways and facilitate economic development in GB and improve customer's connection service. In summary, during the term of this Call Off Contract the support will provide the following services: Research, analyse and assess options for allocation and reallocation of electricity network capacity, taking account of the analytical framework and key in-puts established through the review of connections Consider suitability, consistency, implementation considerations and design adaptations as relevant Develop and provide recommendations relating to the optimal approach(es) to allocating and reallocating capacity under different circumstances

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91acf5f-002b-43b9-b1cc-dc8c75576877 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2023 - 17 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARINGA PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2023 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91acf5f-002b-43b9-b1cc-dc8c75576877

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91acf5f-002b-43b9-b1cc-dc8c75576877
  27th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT167259
  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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