# 2023-173 Network Reinforcement, Locational Pricing and Interconnection Modelling

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Ofgem](/buyers/ofgem/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £75,000
- Published: 16 February 2024
- Planned start: 2 April 2024
- Planned end: 1 April 2025
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 01aa534b-7702-4408-930f-ad6f6cc23bb6-724371
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f97dce42-5983-47ea-a3a4-7a8cd1249c66

## Description

Ofgem is seeking to procure three separate but related modelling exercises exploring: 1\. The benefit of GB transmission reinforcement under a zonal wholesale market paradigm\. 2\. The marginal benefit of additional interconnection under a zonal wholesale market paradigm\. 3\. The total system cost implications of a local generation sensitivity, including implications on optimal transmission reinforcement, under a national wholesale market paradigm\. Please see attached 2023-173 ITT document

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01aa534b-7702-4408-930f-ad6f6cc23bb6-724371)