PS23064 SMIP Regulatory Design Services

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This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS Heat Networks and Electricity Generation Assets (HELGA) DPS RM3824

Brief Description of Requirement

Background

In order to meet its public policy goals, including the preservation of customers' ability to switch energy suppliers and to receive information on energy consumption, ESNZ has put in place technical and regulatory standards in relation to smart metering in Great Britain. These include specifications relating to smart electricity and gas meters, In Home Displays and the communications protocols transferring information between them.

ESNZ's roles include: the further development of Smart Energy Code (SEC) and licence amendments to enable the delivery of SMETS1 enrolment into the DCC system, the delivery of 4G Communications Hubs, continuity of data and other services required to maintain smart services, and the resolution of issues that could impact the rollout and ensuring that the smart metering system is best placed to support the transition to net zero carbon emissions.

Services Required

The Programme requires specialist capabilities to undertake this role not available in the public sector. This requirement is for services to begin from 1st April 2023 and to run through to 31st March 2025.

The requirement is for a single supplier to provide services relating to regulatory design expertise, particularly on technical and business requirements. The specialism required includes knowledge of the suite of energy industry licences and codes which the SEC interacts with, as well as deep knowledge of the SEC itself.

The capabilities that the Programme seeks from its service provider are:

- SEC and other energy industry code expert knowledge, and understanding of the policies underpinning the provisions of the SEC; - Energy industry licence expert knowledge; - Ability to propose and draft amendments to the SEC (and potentially other energy industry Codes) and licences in order to address issues or increase the scope of DCC Services or modify DCC or rights, obligations and incentives; - Capability to assure new or revised SEC Subsidiary Documents and Testing Approach Documents; - Ability to assure commercial agreements and technical and business requirements documents, including their relationship to regulatory requirements; and - Ability to provide expert advice on SEC Party compliance with their obligations.