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title: "Scoping Study on Gas Infrastructure Access and Pricing Regulations Reform Needs in China"
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# Scoping Study on Gas Infrastructure Access and Pricing Regulations Reform Needs in China

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0b29473-1226-4506-89f5-cd46fec26a5c

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## Summary

The FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE has recently completed a procurement process for a project titled "Scoping Study on Gas Infrastructure Access and Pricing Regulations Reform Needs in China." This project falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, with the contract period starting on 25th September 2017 and concluding on 31st March 2018. The procurement, classified as an open procedure and below threshold, had its tender period ending on 8th September 2017. The contract was awarded to The Lantau Group (HK) Limited, with a total value of £50,000 for the entire duration.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on consultancy services, particularly those involved in energy market reform and infrastructure development. Companies with expertise in regulatory analysis, economic consultancy, or market research would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, given the growing demand for comprehensive studies in gas market regulations and reforms globally.

## Notice

The purpose is to develop the focus areas and activities which could support gas market reform as part of an Energy and Low Carbon Economy Programme in China.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23bac996-3c50-4147-ade1-e597050ac2b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| 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 | THE LANTAU GROUP (HK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2017 at 00:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23bac996-3c50-4147-ade1-e597050ac2b8
- 8 Aug 2017 at 05:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/258fdc29-7ec6-4dfc-82e7-96eca25d3742

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23bac996-3c50-4147-ade1-e597050ac2b8
  20th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/258fdc29-7ec6-4dfc-82e7-96eca25d3742
  8th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk
  For full details, please log-in via the eProcurement portal BRAVO. Then navigate via Project_1345/ITT_1865

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