Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c01-2021-72e7-a35e-0a1e4173d912/consideration-of-a-range-of-market-and-regulatory-frameworks-to-support-future-s closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Consideration of a range of Market and Regulatory Frameworks to support future scenarios for the decarbonisation of the GB Gas Network [Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy) Often single bidder Estimated value Not stated Published 24 Dec 2016 Deadline Closed 24 Feb 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender As part of a wider programme of work examining possible strategic heat options, BEIS is looking to better understand the market and regulatory frameworks that could underpin a repurposing or reconfiguration of the GB gas network, if required in order to decarbonise heating. This work would, for a set of future market models with plausible repurposed or reconfigured gas grid roles, provide: 1)A clear description for how future market conditions could be sustained; 2)Exploration of a range of plausible approaches involving differing levels of market and centralised coordination; 3)Detailed characteristics of these models from a number of important perspectives; 4)Description of the main stages of development towards these models and an indication of possible lead times; 5)State the main risks to each model and transition and how those risks may be overcome; ## CPV classification Research services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ba377fd5-ba33-4b57-ba46-d57ac62a82ef) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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