Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
London
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Dynamic Dispatch Model Upgrade
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
BEIS are seeking a contractor to supply a replacement to the department’s main power sector model, the Dynamic Dispatch Model (DDM) .
The model will be used to provide strategic and tactical analysis for policy makers in the department and will need to be both flexible and highly granular to allow BEIS analysts to effectively influence decision making.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £740,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
BEIS are looking into options regarding the replacement of the department’s main power sector model, the Dynamic Dispatch Model (DDM)
BEIS are looking to find out more from suppliers who have extensive knowledge of and experience with modelling and the Great British (GB) power sector. BEIS are looking to see the new model provided in one of two ways:
1. A licence to use an existing power sector model (for a minimum of 3 years), or
2. A replacement / upgrade of the existing model, with the final product to be owned by BEIS and supported by a maintenance contract (for a minimum of 3 years)
BEIS would be looking to suppliers to share their expertise on which would be the better choice and provide options on how this could be delivered.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 March 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The Electricity Modelling & Systems team, alongside BEIS Commercial are looking to host a supplier engagement day. During this, there will be the opportunity to further explore the options and discuss the Dynamic Dispatch Model Upgrade. To take part and for further information please email: