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title: "2023-173 Network Reinforcement, Locational Pricing and Interconnection Modelling"
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# 2023-173 Network Reinforcement, Locational Pricing and Interconnection Modelling

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f97dce42-5983-47ea-a3a4-7a8cd1249c66

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## Summary

The buying organisation for this procurement process is Ofgem, based in London, England. The title of the tender is "2023-173 Network Reinforcement, Locational Pricing and Interconnection Modelling." It falls under the industry category of Energy and related services. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender deadline on 8th March 2024 and a contract period starting from 2nd April 2024 to 1st April 2025.

This tender by Ofgem presents an opportunity for businesses in the energy and consultancy services sector. The procurement method is an open procedure, making it accessible for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses involved in energy management services, efficiency consultancy, and general management consultancy are well-suited to compete for this contract. The minimum contract value is £50,000 and the total value is £75,000 in GBP.

## Notice

Ofgem is seeking to procure three separate but related modelling exercises exploring: 1. The benefit of GB transmission reinforcement under a zonal wholesale market paradigm. 2. The marginal benefit of additional interconnection under a zonal wholesale market paradigm. 3. The total system cost implications of a local generation sensitivity, including implications on optimal transmission reinforcement, under a national wholesale market paradigm. Please see attached 2023-173 ITT document

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01aa534b-7702-4408-930f-ad6f6cc23bb6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2024 - 1 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71314200 - Energy-management services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2024 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01aa534b-7702-4408-930f-ad6f6cc23bb6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01aa534b-7702-4408-930f-ad6f6cc23bb6
  16th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB167739
  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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