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title: "Interconnector Third Window and MPI Pilot Regulatory Framework"
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# Interconnector Third Window and MPI Pilot Regulatory Framework

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039aaf

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## Summary

The contracting authority OFGEM is seeking to appoint a tenderer to support the Future Interconnection team within the Networks division for the project titled "Interconnector Third Window and MPI Pilot Regulatory Framework" in the financial consultancy services category. The procurement stage is currently active, and the key deadline for the tender period is February 24, 2023. The location of the procurement is in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender opportunity by OFGEM presents a chance for businesses specialised in financial consultancy services to compete for supporting the Future Interconnection team within the Networks division. Companies with expertise in cost-benefit analysis and regulatory frameworks related to interconnectors would be well-suited to take part in this procurement process. The active status of the tender indicates ongoing opportunities for growth and collaboration within the energy sector.

## Notice

This procurement is to is to appoint a tenderer to support the Future Interconnection team within the Networks division. Support is required to develop and undertake a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) on new interconnectors and Multi-Purpose Interconnectors (MPIs) that have applied to Ofgem's Third cap and floor application Window and the MPI pilot scheme respectively. The CBA forms part of the Initial Project Assessment (IPA) to inform whether projects are granted a cap and floor regime in principle. The CBA will assess the needs case of proposed projects, taking into account their socioeconomic value, wider network and environmental impacts, and against the existing interconnector landscape. The needs case assessment ensures that projects are in consumers' interests, and along with a wider assessment of deliverability and maturity, the assessment will enable Ofgem to make informed decisions on whether projects should be awarded a cap and floor regulatory regime in principle. The successful tenderer will be expected to deliver modelling based on a pre-defined methodology developed by Arup and published by Ofgem in 2022, assessing the impacts of proposed interconnector projects, and the interactions between them and the wider energy system. The successful tenderer will then be expected to produce a publishable

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is to appoint a tenderer to support the Future Interconnection team within the Networks division. Support is required to develop and undertake a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) on new interconnectors and Multi-Purpose Interconnectors (MPIs) that have applied to Ofgem's Third cap and floor application Window and the MPI pilot scheme respectively. The CBA forms part of the Initial Project Assessment (IPA) to inform whether projects are granted a cap and floor regime in principle. The CBA will assess the needs case of proposed projects, taking into account their socioeconomic value, wider network and environmental impacts, and against the existing interconnector landscape. The needs case assessment ensures that projects are in consumers' interests, and along with a wider assessment of deliverability and maturity, the assessment will enable Ofgem to make informed decisions on whether projects should be awarded a cap and floor regulatory regime in principle. The successful tenderer will be expected to deliver modelling based on a pre-defined methodology developed by Arup and published by Ofgem in 2022, assessing the impacts of proposed interconnector projects, and the interactions between them and the wider energy system. The successful tenderer will then be expected to produce a publishable. Additional information: Please see attached 2022-127 Media & Social Media Monitoring, Insight and Evaluation ITT for further information.

Renewal: Ofgem reserves the right to extend the contract for up to 1x 2 month period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011010-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £411,912 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2023 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011010-2023
- 26 Jan 2023 at 08:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002358-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mytenders.co.uk
- http://www.ofgem.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10021

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