Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision in five lots of Offshore Renewable Energy and Renewable Energy Consultancy

Description

To assist in meeting Ireland’s national and legally binding renewable energy targets, the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC; the Department) requires the assistance of high quality, expert support services to help shape the policies which will contribute to achieving targets, as well as to maximise the potential of Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) beyond 2030. For this purpose, the Department is establishing a support services procurement framework, with the aim that successful bidders will provide services between 2023-2025 inclusive. The support services will complement existing expertise within the Department, ensuring evidence-based decision making informed by relevant and up to date environmental, economic, legal, hydrogen and biomethane, and technical expertise Lot 1: 1. Technical Advisory Services Lot 1: Technical Advisory Services The typical types of services that may be required of Framework Clients under this Lot are set out below. This is a non-exhaustive list to illustrate the type of services that may be procured.  Preparation, capture and sharing of ORE data  Analysis of spatial planning options and policy guidance  Analysis of port infrastructure  Support for design and implementation of Designated Marine Area Plans  Advices on technology options, including smart grid and private wires  Advices on planning, regulatory or permitting (technical aspects)  Advices in wind guidelines, including noise  Advices on proposed construction methodologies  Advices on grid connections and distribution network  Advices on design and operation of small-scale generation schemes  Advices on development of private wires  Securing EU co-financing support  Sustainability  Communications (including stakeholder engagement)  Supply chain and logistics  Skills Gap Assessments Lot 2: 2. Economic and Financial Services Lot 2: Economic and Financial Services The typical types of services that may be required of Framework Clients under this Lot are set out below. This is a non-exhaustive list to illustrate the type of services that may be procured.  Business case development  Economic and financial appraisals  Finance and Banking  Energy project Funding  Sectoral Risk and Opportunity Assessments  Modelling  Forecasting and analyses  Risk assessment  Compliance with Public Spending Code  Route to market design  Energy sector financing  Policy reviews  General research  Pricing  Taxation  Design of regulatory models  Regulatory compliance (economic)  Inputs to Climate Action Plan  Skills needs  Schemes design Lot 3: 3. Environmental and Climate Services 36 Lot 3: Environmental and Climate Services The typical types of services that may be required of Framework Clients under this Lot are set out below. This is a non-exhaustive list to illustrate the type of services that may be procured.  Preparation or review of: - Appropriate Assessments - Strategic Environmental Assessments - Environmental Impact Statements  Feasibility studies  Spatial planning  Carbon proofing of infrastructure  Analysis of elements of OREDP II  ORE permitting  Project level consenting Lot 4: 4. Hydrogen and Biomethane Services Lot 4: Hydrogen and Biomethane Services The typical types of services that may be required of Framework Clients under this Lot are set out below. This is a non-exhaustive list to illustrate the type of services that may be procured.  Policy guidance  Regulatory framework  Technology assessments  Storage options  Energy integration  Market engagement  Skills Gap Assessments