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Consultancy Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Tender Overview

LOCATION

United Kingdom, United Kingdom

VALUE

£1

DEADLINE

July 31, 2026 at 00:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

73000000

REFERENCE

019721-2022

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Original Tender Description

This Framework will aim to support ESC's mission to unleash innovation and open new markets to capture the clean growth opportunity. ESC was set up to accelerate the transformation of the UK's energy system and ensure businesses and consumers capture the opportunities of clean growth. ESC is an independent, not-for-profit centre of excellence that bridges the gap between industry, government, academia and research - with around 200 staff covering a variety of technical, commercial and policy expertise. ESC takes a whole system view - from power, heat and transport to industry, infrastructure digitalisation and consumers - helping us identify and address innovation priorities and market barriers to decarbonise the energy system and deliver value to energy consumers. ESC supports various organisations to develop, market test and scale the products, services and value chains required to get to Net Zero. In the application pack you will find the details of how to apply to be an appointed supplier with the minimum criteria you must meet in order to be appointed. All suppliers who meet the selection criteria will be appointed to the DPS and there is no limit on the number of suppliers who can be appointed. Suppliers can apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. It is currently envisaged to run for at least 4 years and may well be extended providing it is still fit for purpose. ESC operates from offices in Birmingham. Project Meetings may be required. Appointed Suppliers may be required to attend kick off meetings at ESC Office in Birmingham or any suitable location in the UK and/or via a Conference call using one of the conferencing services such as MS Teams, Skype or Global Meet whichever ESC is using at that time. Lot Structure Lot 1 - Business Strategy, Policy and Thought Leadership Lot 2 - Energy System Expertise Lot 3 - Modelling and Support Lot 4 - Project Support & Ancillary Services Lot 5 - Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services All Suppliers who are successfully appointed to the DPS will be automatically added to Lot 5 - Multi-Disciplinary Services. This Lot will be used where ESC has a requirement that is not specifically suited to any other Lots detailed in the Scope document. You can if you wish to, apply solely for Lot 5 if you do not want to apply to any other Lot. To receive the application pack for this DPS, you must email Procurement@es.catapult.org.uk
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided information. These will be specified in the application pack.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must meet the minimum criteria for appointment as detailed in the application pack.
  • Must meet the selection criteria for appointment as detailed in the application pack.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to provide consultancy services supporting the decarbonisation of the UK energy system and clean growth opportunities.
  • Capability to provide services within Lot 1: Business Strategy, Policy and Thought Leadership (if applying for this lot).
  • Capability to provide services within Lot 2: Energy System Expertise (if applying for this lot).
  • Capability to provide services within Lot 3: Modelling and Support (if applying for this lot).
  • Capability to provide services within Lot 4: Project Support & Ancillary Services (if applying for this lot).
  • Capability to provide services within Lot 5: Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services (all appointed suppliers are automatically added to this lot, or can apply solely for it).
  • Ability to attend project meetings at ESC Office in Birmingham, other suitable UK locations, and/or via conference call (e.g., MS Teams, Skype, Global Meet).
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial requirements are detailed in the provided information. These will be specified in the application pack.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Must email Procurement@es.catapult.org.uk to receive the application pack.
  • Must submit an application in accordance with the instructions and requirements detailed in the application pack.
  • Must apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime (currently envisaged for at least 4 years).

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Summary:
This document is a prior information notice for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) seeking consultancy services across various lots to support Energy Systems Catapult Limited's mission to decarbonise the UK energy system, with interested suppliers needing to email for the application pack.

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52
Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) has a clear mission and lot structure but is significantly hampered by a lack of direct access to full documentation and inconsistencies in procedural classification.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance60/100

The tender misclassifies the DPS as a "Restricted procedure" and fails to disclose mandatory information such as exclusion grounds, eligibility, financial requirements, and evaluation criteria in the public notice. The reveal date is also missing.

•Misclassification of procedure type (DPS as Restricted)
•Mandatory exclusion, eligibility, financial, and evaluation criteria not disclosed in public notice
Clarity55/100

While the overall purpose and lot structure are clear, the actual detailed requirements, selection criteria, and evaluation methodology are not specified in the public notice, requiring bidders to request an application pack.

•Detailed requirements and criteria not specified in the public notice
•Evaluation criteria are missing from the public notice
Completeness40/100

The tender is incomplete as the full application pack, containing essential details like mandatory requirements and evaluation criteria, is not directly attached or accessible via URL. The liable person is also missing.

•Full application pack not directly accessible/attached
•Mandatory requirements and evaluation criteria missing from public notice
Fairness50/100

Fairness is compromised by the requirement to email for the application pack, creating an unnecessary barrier to access. The absence of evaluation criteria in the public notice and lack of e-submission also reduce transparency and equal access.

•No direct document access (email request required)
•Evaluation criteria not specified in public notice
Practicality45/100

The tender lacks a direct document URL and clear support for electronic submission, requiring an email request for the application pack which adds an extra step for potential bidders.

•No direct document URL provided
•No clear electronic submission support
Data Consistency60/100

There is a significant inconsistency in classifying the DPS as a "Restricted procedure" when its description clearly outlines an open-ended system. The "Liable Person" field is also unpopulated.

•Inconsistent procedure type (Restricted vs. DPS description)
•Missing 'Liable Person' field
Sustainability75/100

The tender has a strong inherent focus on environmental sustainability and innovation, aligning with ESC's mission to decarbonise the UK energy system and promote clean growth. However, explicit social criteria are not mentioned.

•No explicit social criteria mentioned

Strengths

Clear mission and purpose of the DPS
Well-defined lot structure with flexibility for multi-disciplinary services
Strong inherent focus on environmental sustainability and innovation
Ample time for submission once application pack is obtained

Concerns

Lack of direct access to full tender documentation (requires email request)
Inconsistent classification of procedure type (Restricted vs. DPS)
Absence of mandatory exclusion, eligibility, financial, and evaluation criteria in public notice
No clear electronic submission support

Recommendations

1. Provide direct URL access to all tender documents to enhance transparency and accessibility.
2. Clearly define the procurement procedure type, ensuring consistency between classification and description.
3. Include all mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility, financial requirements, and evaluation criteria in the public notice.

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