--- title: "Power Sector Model (BID3)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050406" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050406" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050406.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050406.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL" published: "2025-04-16" --- # Power Sector Model (BID3) Buyer: DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050406 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050406) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050406.json) ## Summary The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ & DSIT Group Commercial) has awarded a contract titled "Electricity Modelling for DESNZ using the Dynamic Dispatch Model" under the industry category of Energy and related services. The contract was awarded on 28th March 2025 to Lane Clark & Peacock LLP (LCP) without prior publication of a call for competition. This contract, valued at £427,000, is part of a transition from the Dynamic Dispatch Model (DDM) to the new power sector model, BID3, and covers the continued interim need for electricity modelling in the United Kingdom. Key procurement process details include the use of a limited procurement method and the rationale that LCP's expertise in DDM necessitated their selection. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in energy-related analytical and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in power sector modelling. Companies able to demonstrate a strong competency in handling complex electricity modelling software and integration into decision-making processes would find this contract well-suited for competition. The contract supports a critical period of transition within DESNZ, underscoring the demand for businesses that can provide robust analytical support, ensuring they remain competitive and innovative within the energy sector. ## Notice DESNZ is currently transitioning from its current power sector model, the Dynamic Dispatch Model (DDM), to a new power sector model (BID3). We anticipate it will take some time before BID3 is properly integrated into analytical and decision-making processes. This contract is designed to fulfil the department's interim ongoing need for electricity modelling. ### Procurement Information The following information provides further detail on the decision to use a Single Tender Action and the selection of LCP to fulfil the requirement. LCP were issued a direct award in August 2024 which expired on 28 March 2025. This was in order to enable transitioning from its current power sector model, the Dynamic Dispatch Model (DDM), to a new power sector model (BID3). This interim measure was undertaken as it was initially anticipated that it would take 8 months to transition from DDM to BID3. However, complexities with the deployment of BID3 means that it is critical to maintain the DDM for the department's electricity modelling for a further period. This interim period will allow for the integration into the analytical and decision-making processes. The reason for the continuation of DDM is to meet essential power sector modelling requirements for policy development / business cases while the team can establish a new, more powerful, power sector model. The new power sector model we are trying to establish in DESNZ (BID3) has proved more challenging to implement than anticipated. Whilst this new model is being established, we need to meet the long list of urgent demands for power sector modelling. Once we had decided that we should use the DDM and contract the work out - LCP were the only viable option. This is because LCP developed the Dynamic Dispatch Model (DDM) in the first place (for the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)) and are the only supplier/contractor who can use the DDM - both in terms of institutional expertise, as well as having the software/model available. DDM is an LCP model and has been in situ since DECC. LCP are the only party able to operate and maintain the model. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015550-2025 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £427,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2EG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LANE CLARK & PEACOCK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71314000 - Energy and related services ## Release History - 16 Apr 2025 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015550-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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