--- title: "FM21104 - Modelling on the System Needs and Benefits of Long Duration Energy Storage in a Net Zero System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ee1249bd-2af3-4a7d-a78d-92af35038dbd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee1249bd-2af3-4a7d-a78d-92af35038dbd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee1249bd-2af3-4a7d-a78d-92af35038dbd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee1249bd-2af3-4a7d-a78d-92af35038dbd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-06-24" --- # FM21104 - Modelling on the System Needs and Benefits of Long Duration Energy Storage in a Net Zero System Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee1249bd-2af3-4a7d-a78d-92af35038dbd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee1249bd-2af3-4a7d-a78d-92af35038dbd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee1249bd-2af3-4a7d-a78d-92af35038dbd.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, pertains to the project titled "FM21104 - Modelling on the System Needs and Benefits of Long Duration Energy Storage in a Net Zero System." This opportunity falls under the energy sector and was carried out in the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, with the contract awarded on June 10, 2021, and the delivery of services set to commence on June 14, 2021, concluding by September 30, 2021. The total value of the contract is £69,900, allocated for research and development services focused on energy storage solutions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in energy advisory, design, and technical services, as well as those with expertise in energy storage technologies such as pumped hydro and flow batteries. SMEs are encouraged to participate, especially those equipped to contribute to the modelling phase of energy storage requirements and system benefits. Engaging in this project could provide valuable experience and visibility in the evolving energy sector aimed at achieving Net Zero goals. ## Notice **Please note this is an Award Notice and not a call for competition, this Contract has been awarded via CCS RM3824 Heat Networks and Electricity Generation Assets Dynamic Purchasing System.** The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy had a requirement for a supplier to provide modelling on the role of long duration electricity storage within a Net Zero system, the work is expected to model the potential need and associated system benefits of deploying varying amount and types of long duration electricity storage in the energy system to help meeting Net Zero at the lowest cost. The objective of the research is to quantitatively answer a main and sub research questions using a model of the electricity market that can capture long duration energy storage solutions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c2972d5-1bd7-405c-8d2f-d24887dd66fd | | 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 | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 25 May 2021 | | Future notice date | 20 Apr 2021 | | Award date | 9 Jun 2021 | | Contract period | 13 Jun 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £69,900 | | 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | 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 | AFRY MANAGEMENT CONSULTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 24 Jun 2021 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c2972d5-1bd7-405c-8d2f-d24887dd66fd - 31 Mar 2021 at 12:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26374627-6fa7-4a78-960e-e9117d63779c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c2972d5-1bd7-405c-8d2f-d24887dd66fd 24th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26374627-6fa7-4a78-960e-e9117d63779c 31st March 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16b227cf-7d4c-453e-96fa-9323a38e9233 FM21104 - Tender Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ee8c785-371c-4545-984c-10a2b4156741 Terms and Conditions ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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