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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

Project Timeline

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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.

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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Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender establishes a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for consultancy services focused on UK energy system decarbonisation, offering broad market access through its 'join anytime' and 'no limit on suppliers' approach. However, the initial announcement lacks critical detail, deferring most essential requirements to an external application pack, and presents an unrealistic estimated value.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance100/100

The use of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is a legally valid procurement tool. However, classifying the procedure as 'Restricted' while describing an open qualification process for the DPS (where all who meet criteria are appointed) presents a potential inconsistency in procedural classification. Mandatory exclusion grounds are deferred to the application pack, which is permissible but reduces initial transparency.

Inconsistency between 'Restricted procedure' classification and the described open qualification process for the DPS.
Clarity40/100

The overall mission, purpose of ESC, and the general concept of the DPS (join anytime, no supplier limit, lot structure) are clearly articulated. However, the specific and crucial details regarding mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility, financial requirements, and evaluation criteria are entirely absent from this announcement, requiring potential bidders to request an external application pack.

Lack of detailed mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility criteria, financial requirements, and evaluation criteria in the initial announcement.
Completeness75/100

The tender information is significantly incomplete. Key elements such as detailed selection criteria (exclusion, eligibility, financial), evaluation criteria, and actual tender documents are missing. The estimated value of 1.00 EUR is highly unrealistic and misleading for a consultancy DPS of this scope.

Missing detailed mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility criteria, financial requirements, and evaluation criteria.
No tender documents attached; bidders must email to obtain the application pack.
Fairness60/100

The DPS model itself, allowing continuous application and appointment of all qualified suppliers, inherently promotes fairness and broad market access. However, the lack of upfront detail on selection criteria could create an initial barrier or uncertainty for potential bidders, requiring an extra step to assess suitability.

Lack of upfront detail on selection criteria may create initial uncertainty for potential bidders.
Practicality20/100

The DPS structure is practical for the procuring entity, offering flexibility and continuous access to a pool of suppliers for ongoing consultancy needs. However, requiring bidders to email for an application pack is a less efficient and modern approach compared to direct download from a procurement portal. The unrealistic estimated value hinders practical financial planning for potential suppliers.

Requirement to email for the application pack is less efficient than direct download.
Unrealistic estimated value hinders practical financial planning for bidders.
Data Consistency100/100

There is a notable inconsistency between the stated 'Restricted procedure' and the description of the DPS qualification process, which aligns more with an open procedure. The estimated value of 1.00 EUR is inconsistent with the nature and scope of a consultancy DPS.

Inconsistency between 'Restricted procedure' classification and the DPS description.
Estimated value of 1.00 EUR is inconsistent with the scope of services.
Sustainability25/100

The tender's description clearly highlights an 'Innovation Focus' and a mission to support decarbonisation and clean growth, indicating a strong environmental sustainability objective for the *services being procured*. However, the tender documentation itself does not explicitly detail any green procurement or social criteria for the suppliers or the procurement process.

Absence of explicit green procurement or social criteria for suppliers or the procurement process.

Strengths

Clear mission and scope focused on UK energy system decarbonisation and clean growth.
Use of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) promotes broad market access and flexibility.
Well-defined lot structure allowing for specialized and multi-disciplinary applications.
Continuous application window for suppliers to join the DPS.

Concerns

Unrealistic and misleading estimated value of 1.00 EUR.
Significant lack of detailed requirements (exclusion, eligibility, financial, evaluation criteria) in the initial announcement.
No direct access to tender documents; bidders must email to obtain the application pack.
Inconsistency between 'Restricted procedure' classification and the DPS characteristics.
Absence of explicit green or social procurement criteria for suppliers.

Recommendations

1. Publish the full application pack and all relevant documents directly on the tender portal for immediate access.
2. Clarify or correct the estimated value to accurately reflect the potential scale of the DPS or state it as nominal.
3. Re-evaluate and align the procedure classification to accurately reflect the open qualification nature of the DPS.

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