CR18187 - Gas and Electricity Security Interactions

Tender description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 1st February 2019 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement; A significant failure in national gas supply could affect supply for gas-fired power generators. The planned phase-out of coal-fired generators by 2025 and the increase in intermittent electricity generation sources may compound the reliance on gas as a peak generation source. As such, it is important that we understand the interactions between the gas and electricity markets, and the risks and benefits arising from those interactions. The overall purpose of the analysis is to assess and highlight the current and future evolution of risks deriving from the interaction of gas and electricity markets at times of system stress. The work aims to shed light on an increasingly important aspect of energy security analysis, looking at the interactions between gas and electricity security in a joined-up way and highlighting energy security as an area characterised by cross-cutting risks which have the potential to impact different policy areas across the Department. This work first aims to set out clearly how the two systems might impact each other and what are the complementary or contradictory incentives faced by operators in both markets. It also seeks to apply the results of the incentive analysis to a modelling exercise to study the likely market reactions to potential future stress event situations and their associated costs. The outputs of the project will be used as part of the Department ongoing assessment of security of gas and electricity supply and they have the potential to inform future policy developments in the areas of energy security, the future role of gas, the clean growth challenge, heat policy and network resilience. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email.