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title: "Additional Verification of the NAEI shipping model"
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# Additional Verification of the NAEI shipping model

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7498d4c-e20d-4646-94c6-0aa3e8e91b52

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## Summary

The Department of Energy and Climate Change has concluded a tender process for the project titled "Additional Verification of the NAEI shipping model", classified under the industry category of Research Services (CPV code: 73110000). The tender period ended on 12th October 2016, and the contract commenced on 31st October 2016, with a duration until 31st March 2017. The total value of the awarded contract is £10,920, awarded to Ricardo Energy and Environment, the only supplier deemed capable due to their deep understanding of the model developed to date.

This opportunity presents a niche for businesses within the research services sector, particularly those specialising in environmental modelling and validation. Companies that possess advanced analytical capabilities and experience in stakeholder engagement would be particularly well-placed to pursue similar contracts in the future. The unique insights into shipping model validation and environmental research make this area an avenue for growth for firms capable of adapting to specialised needs.

## Notice

This work builds on the NAEI shipping model revision undertaken by Ricardo. It entails additional validation work, through model sensitivity testing and further discussion with stakeholders to test assumptions, that will ensure the robustness of the model Additional information: Single Tender Action. Ricardo Environment and Energy have developed the model thus far. The remaining work is a refinement to the model that they have built. There are no alternative suppliers available with the level of understanding of the model that is required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04b96ee9-bc7b-4e75-b34a-6b14bd0434bf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,920 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,920 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICARDO ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2016 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04b96ee9-bc7b-4e75-b34a-6b14bd0434bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04b96ee9-bc7b-4e75-b34a-6b14bd0434bf
  30th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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