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title: "BE24199 - NZM Off-Model Research"
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# BE24199 - NZM Off-Model Research

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdfc6b77-72f9-4f61-b57c-2f737ef6cd89

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has concluded the procurement process for the NZM Off-Model Research contract. This initiative falls under Lot 3.1 of the BE23183 Heat Network Zoning Programme - Framework Agreement. The procurement process is classified under the industry categories of energy, engineering, IT services, and research consultancy, with a primary focus on the utilisation of the National Zoning Model (NZM). This model is designed to identify heat network zones throughout England. The contract, valued at GBP 109,827.50, spans from 9th December 2024 to 31st March 2025, and was awarded to Environmental Resources Management Ltd based in London. The project will be implemented across the United Kingdom and other specified regions.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in energy systems, spatial modelling, and policy impact analysis. Firms with expertise in running comprehensive tests and providing insightful analyses will benefit from this project. The contract requires conducting and reporting on various tests, both at local and national levels, to enhance understanding of NZM outputs and assess future policy impacts on energy markets. Such projects are well-suited for SMEs with strong capabilities in data-driven research and technical consultancy, fostering innovation and sectoral advancements.

## Notice

** This is an Award Notice not a Call for Competition. This Contract has been awarded under Lot 3.1 of BE23183 - Heat Network Zoning Programme - Framework Agreement** The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is using Lot 3.1 from its Heat Network Zoning Framework to commission a NZM Off-Model Research from December 2024 until March 2025. We are commissioning a supplier to design and undertake tests using the National Zoning Model (NZM), a data-led spatial energy model designed to identify heat network zones across England. The research aims to improve understanding of NZM outputs, explore the impacts of future policies and energy market changes, and run sandbox a set of proxies to test the likely impact of features that will be developed in the future. Aims: The overall aims of this tender are split into three main areas: - Improve understanding and confidence in the NZM outputs; - Quantify the effects of future policies and changes in the energy market; - Test the impact of features incorporated into the NZM at a future date. The supplier will be required to design and run a series of tests, both locally and nationally, and report on their findings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d978a69d-1f25-4bc6-a855-f60c190320e0 |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £109,827 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,827 |
| 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 | ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d978a69d-1f25-4bc6-a855-f60c190320e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d978a69d-1f25-4bc6-a855-f60c190320e0
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/17d7e62a-9675-4c42-865c-2aa9da093295
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b7069c1-b905-4a81-bcd7-8894c743834c
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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