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2026-065 -Generation Market Study

Ofgem · Local or regional public body

In brief

Ofgem is looking for suppliers for research work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £416,667 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 months, up to 8 months with extensions, starting 30 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 26 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Monday 19 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 26 October 2026

How bids are scored

Commercial 30% · Technical 70%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 2.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 8 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

2026-065 - Generation Market Study ITT

What the notice says

The Authority is seeking a suitably qualified external provider to undertake a comprehensive market study of the Great Britain (GB) wholesale electricity generation sector and deliver an updated assessment of market outcomes. Further information can be found in the attached ITT document.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 25 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £416,667 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 19 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 26 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

30 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 092564-2026

About the buyer

OfgemLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for research

Cavendish Consulting Ltd1 contract
Kelvin Construction Company Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from Ofgem

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From notice 092564-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 30 September 2026.