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title: "PS24125 - Authorisation conditions for heat networks"
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# PS24125 - Authorisation conditions for heat networks

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcde2b42-4fcf-4a52-9cc4-fb37866d4ff4

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has concluded a selective procurement process for PS24125 - Authorisation Conditions for Heat Networks under the CCS RM6179 Legal Services Panel, Lot 1 Framework. This contract, awarded to TLT LLP, covers the drafting of essential authorisation conditions for entities authorised to operate under the Heat Networks (Market Framework and Revenue Support) Regulations. The procurement, valued at £154,807.11, pertains to the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services. The contract commenced on 24th June 2024 and will end on 26th August 2024. The project involves joint efforts between DESNZ and Ofgem for the development of these authorisation conditions, providing services across various geographical locations including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for legal firms, particularly those experienced in regulatory services and consultancy. The project requires the successful supplier to draft authorisation conditions, produce explanatory memoranda, and engage in an iterative review process with DESNZ and Ofgem. The selective procurement method highlights the importance of expertise and suitability, making it an excellent opportunity for SMEs with relevant specialisation in legal and regulatory drafting. Firms that can provide thorough, detailed policy instruction interpretations and demonstrate robust drafting capabilities are well-suited to compete in this procurement process, paving the way for substantial business growth and potential future collaborations with government bodies.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6179 Legal Services Panel, Lot 1 Framework. Brief Description of Requirement DESNZ are seeking the procurement of a legal firm to assist DESNZ and Ofgem in the drafting of these authorisation conditions, that will form an essential license for the entities authorised to carry out the activities detailed in the HNMFR. Although this procurement is solely being conducted by DESNZ, Ofgem are jointly and equally involved in the development of this workstream. We expect: - The successful supplier will be supplied with policy instructions to begin drafting authorisation conditions (listed below) on procurement, either in full or batches. - The successful supplier will produce explanatory memoranda to accompany the drafted authorisation conditions, which will form part of the same deliverable. This does not include supporting guidance documents. - The successful supplier will be given access to the HNMFR to support the drafting of conditions, and access to other content that is required to fulfil the requirements listed below. - An iterative process with review periods as conditions are being drafted, allowing DESNZ and Ofgem lawyers/colleagues to provide feedback that should be implemented into any drafted conditions. - There will be regular catchups between the successful suppliers drafters with relevant colleagues in DESNZ and Ofgem, to be determined at an appropriate interval (based off drafting milestones or week-based intervals). - There will be a final 'sign off' process, in which DESNZ and Ofgem lawyers would confirm if the requirements listed below have been met to a satisfactory extent.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6441cda-4a5d-4737-a570-6da6b5456d26 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2024 - 26 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £154,807 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £154,807 |
| 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 | DESNZ |
| 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 | TLT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2024 at 12:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6441cda-4a5d-4737-a570-6da6b5456d26
- 27 Jun 2024 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6441cda-4a5d-4737-a570-6da6b5456d26

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6441cda-4a5d-4737-a570-6da6b5456d26
  27th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b23827cf-3098-4287-8c69-8988dc86f1a5
  n/a

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