Research projects on the cost of compliance with industrial energy schemes, one for the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), and one for the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC)

Notice summary:

DECC is looking for a contractor or contractors to undertake two separate pieces of research on the cost of compliance with the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) for UK installations and the administrative costs of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC).

Description:

This work is intended to identify the types and amounts of administrative costs associated with participating in the ETS and CRC and identify areas where compliance requirements might be simplified with the aim of reducing administrative costs, without damaging the environmental integrity of both schemes.

In addition, work specified here forms part of a wider work programme. The project will refer to the evidence from a recently completed evaluation of the CRC in 2015 and the results will feed directly into the planned review of the CRC in 2016. For the EU ETS, the work will provide an evidence base to consider ways in which the system could be simplified, with negotiations on reform of the EU ETS for Phase IV (2021-2030) of the system set to begin across the EU in the autumn.

In proposing a suitable methodology, the contractor must address the research questions and/or objectives outlined in section 3 of the Invitation to Tender.

The research is expected to comprise two separate and distinct pieces of research with the organisations and operators involved in each policy. Contractors may suggest a variation to this; alongside a rationale for how this will better answer the research questions.

Research findings should be presented in a final report, delivered by the end of October 2015 for the ETS research and by the end of December 2015 for the CRC research. DECC may also requires a presentation of findings

Additional information: The contract is to be for a period of 5 months, unless terminated or extended by the Department in accordance with the terms of the contract. Confirmed work is the EU ETS side of the project; however, the CRC research may be subject to revision due to the review of the business energy efficiency tax landscape announced by HM Treasury in the Budget on 8 July 2015. Therefore, the Department may revise or not request this piece of work. A decision on this will be made before the project inception. How to Apply If you wish to take part in this procurement please see the attached Tender documents attached to this Notice and send your completed Proposal to Simon Squire and Donald Sproson at address stipulated in the “Who to Contact” section. Any late submissions will not be considered. DECC reserves the right to halt the procurement process and to not award a contract. DECC will not be held liable for recovery of costs from unsuccessful bids if a contract is not awarded. All costs will be borne by the bidding organisations. If a contract is created it will be upon DECC Standard Terms and Conditions, which are available on Contracts Finder with this notice. Completed tender submission must be returned by post to DECC, address given at the top of this advertisement, by 12 August 2015. We require 3 hard copies (one of which must be signed). Electronic versions of your bids are to be sent AFTER the deadline to Simon Squire ([email protected] and Donald Sproson ([email protected] ). If successful and upon contract signature, the supplier is expected to attend a kick-off meeting taking place on w/c 24 August 2015. Project completion is required by the end of December 2015.