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title: "Support for development of an OFTO-build model for non-radial offshore transmission infrastructure"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ea5e"
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# Support for development of an OFTO-build model for non-radial offshore transmission infrastructure

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ea5e

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## Summary

The buying organisation for this procurement process is Ofgem, a government regulator based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement involves the development of an OFTO-build model for non-radial offshore transmission infrastructure, categorised under analysis services. The main procurement category is services. The procurement method is an open procedure. The title of the tender is "Support for development of an OFTO-build model for non-radial offshore transmission infrastructure." The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract value of £450,000. The contract was signed on 2nd November 2023, and the tender period ends on 25th August 2023.

This tender opportunity by Ofgem offers businesses in the financial consultancy, technical consultancy, and general management consultancy sectors the chance to compete for a contract to provide advisory services related to offshore transmission infrastructure. Companies specialising in providing detailed analysis, financial expertise, and consultancy services tailored to infrastructure projects would be well-suited to compete. The tender also highlights potential growth opportunities for businesses interested in the energy sector and infrastructure development. Companies looking to expand their services within the UK market and demonstrate expertise in advising regulatory bodies would find this tender particularly relevant.

## Notice

Conduct an in-depth analysis on the roles and responsibilities of the respective parties and level of risk dependent on roles undertaken, including by assessing sub-categories of risk. Conduct an in-depth analysis on financing. In particular, how to obtain the best possible finance at the lowest cost to consumers; determining availability of construction finance; conduct an evaluation of the market and assess the market's appetite for new class of assets, by comparison to existing classes; and consider how consumers will benefit from any refinancing eg, how will any claw-back mechanism work for an OFTO Build. Act in an advisory capacity, providing advice to Ofgem on how best Ofgem could design a process which would incentivise timely delivery for OFTOs - taking into full consideration reward and risk. This includes providing advice on elements of the tender process such as: the optimum timing of competitive tender process, duration of the tender process and adjustments to the existing OFTO model to facilitate an OFTO Build, for Ofgem to then build and implement the process. Provide advice support on the treatment of the Tender Revenue Stream (TRS). In particular, looking at the adjustments required to the revenue structure to accommodate shared infrastructure. Provide advice on potential changes to Codes and Standards and other industry arrangements to facilitate an OFTO Build. These areas are among those which Ofgem have identified as significant and are carrying out further stakeholder engagement on these matters. The successful tenderer will be expected to view the material and feedback Ofgem have received to date, to ensure that it has full consideration of the area's it is expected to provide advice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier will act in an advisory capacity to support the Authority development of an OFTO build model and in doing so, facilitate offshore coordination. With regards to specific outputs, the Supplier will: Conduct an in-depth analysis on the roles and responsibilities of the respective parties and level of risk dependent on roles undertaken, including by assessing sub-categories of risk. Conduct an in-depth analysis on financing. In particular, how to obtain the best possible finance at the lowest cost to consumers; determining availability of construction finance; conduct an evaluation of the market and assess the market's appetite for new class of assets, by comparison to existing classes; and consider how consumers will benefit from any refinancing eg, how will any claw-back mechanism work for an OFTO Build. Act in an advisory capacity, providing advice to the Authority on how best the Authority could design a process which would incentivise timely delivery for OFTOs - taking into full consideration reward and risk. This includes providing advice on elements of the tender process such as: the optimum timing of competitive tender process, duration of the tender process and adjustments to the existing OFTO model to facilitate an OFTO Build, for the Authority to then build and implement the process. Provide advice support on the treatment of the Tender Revenue Stream (TRS). In particular, looking at the adjustments required to the revenue structure to accommodate shared infrastructure. Provide advice on potential changes to Codes and Standards and other industry arrangements to facilitate an OFTO Build. These areas are among those which the Authority have identified as significant and are carrying out further stakeholder engagement on these matters. The Supplier will be expected to view the material and feedback the Authority have received to date, to ensure that it has full consideration of the area's it is expected to provide advice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037027-2023 |
| 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 | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2023 - 8 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £376,290 |

## 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 | CEPA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2023 at 17:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037027-2023
- 26 Jul 2023 at 09:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021607-2023

## 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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