1065/08/2015 Benchmarking of free allocation under Phase IV of the EU ETS

DECC wishes to appoint a Supplier to undertake a research project assessing the provisions for benchmarking of free allocation under Phase IV of the EU ETS, as set out in European Commission’s legislative proposal amending Directive. The research will require analysis assessing the benchmarking mechanism and develop options for improvement.

Additional information: 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 Lizzie Pinder 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 Deadline for Tender Responses: 25th September 2015 at 5pm. We require 3 hard copies (one of which must be signed). Electronic versions of your bids are to be sent AFTER the deadline to Lizzie Pinder ([email protected]). Interviews, if deemed necessary, will be held in the week commencing 5th October (suppliers will be notified of this in the week commencing 28th September). If successful and upon contract signature, the supplier is expected to attend a kick-off meeting taking place on the week commencing 12th October 2015. Project completion is required by 1st April 2016. Action Timing – completed by Tenders submitted 25th September 2015 Contract clarification, if needed w/c 28th September 2015 Contract awarded w/c 12th October 2015 First steering group meeting (Inception meeting) w/c 12th October 2015 Progress updates by email (fortnightly, on-going) w/c 19th October 2015 onwards Second steering group meeting early November 2015 Stage 1 interim report Mid November 2015 Mid-stage 2 interim report End December 2015 Third steering group meeting w/c 18th January 2016 Fourth steering group meeting w/c 29th February 2016 Draft Report due w/c 14th March 2016 Finalised outputs due 1st April 2016 Presentation of final results to DECC w/c 4th April 2016