FM22114 - 20MW ResearchProject

***Update and Re-published***

As part of proposals to reform and develop UK Emissions Trading Scheme, the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is seeking to gather evidence on whether the existing minimum threshold for participation in the ETS could be reasonably changed to expand the number of participants in the ETS.

BEIS does not currently gather data on operators outside the scope of the ETS. In 2019, industrial emissions were 68.4MtCO2e and 56.4MtCO2e of which occurred via combustion processes. A total of 37.2MtCO2e (66%) was traded while 19.2MtCO2e (34%) was non-traded. BEIS is aiming to gather more information on the source of these non-traded emissions. Concerns have arisen that the existing threshold may be shielding some high emitters from carbon policies. BEIS seeks to commission a research project to support further policy development on the existing thermal input thresholds. The UK ETS Policy team at BEIS has acquired a considerable amount of qualitative data through its recent public consultation which included a Call for Evidence on potential market distortions caused by thresholds. However, quantitative data is still lacking. As evidenced by the recent public consultation, altering the threshold is very contentious and can have a significant economic impact across sectors and therefore it is integral that BEIS gathers as much data as possible to inform its final policy positions.

Supplier Engagement Session

This Prior Information Notice is being issued in order to undertake a market consultation exercise with regards to the current view of requirements detailed above.

The supplier engagement session is due to take place on Wednesday 21st September 2022 (10:00 -11.15). The timing of the supplier is yet to be confirmed however exact timings will be confirmed with all interested organisations as soon as this is known. The supplier engagement session will last approximately 60 minutes, comprising the following:

• Overview of the requirements • Open floor Q&A

Useful feedback from the day and the Q&A session may be used to inform the final tender documentation, ensuring all valid options are considered.

If you believe that this will be of interest to you and your organisation, please register your interest by sending an email to [email protected] confirming your organisation and the name of attendees. Please clearly state the reference number FM22114 within the subject heading.

Space is limited on the supplier day, and attendance is restricted to 2 individuals per supplier. We would request that attendance is restricted to key members of your organisation that would have a keen interest in this project and be able to add value to the discussions that will take place.

Please refer to the Supplier Engagement Information attached for full details of this requirement.

Additional information: By registering and attending you will be engaging in non-competitive dialogue which will enable BEIS to develop and assess the market's appetite, concerns, and views on formulation of its requirements. BEIS may consider the information and responses received as part of the preliminary market consultation to help inform the specification and further decision making in relation to the planning and conduct of the procurement, ensuring all valid options are considered.

Any information supplied as part of preliminary market consultation shall not place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process.