2026-021 Econometrics and Economic Analysis

Ofgem
Open procedure
1 September 2026 to 31 March 2030

Provision of economic and econometric support for the ED3 electricity distribution price control, including cost assessment, business plan scrutiny, incentive design, and appeal support, with additional call-off support across RIIO3 and preparatory work for RIIO4.

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Awarded value: £3m; As published
Published: 23 September 2026; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 1 September 2026; CEPA
Contract length: 43 months; Ends 31 March 2030

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of specialist economic, econometric and cost modelling advisory services for energy network price controls.

Category: Business analysis consultancy services

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
23 September 2026
Contract awardedto CEPA
1 September 2026
Contract starts
1 September 2026
Contract ends
31 March 2030

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How it compares

38× the typical competition economics contract (£79k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3870306/2026-021-econometrics-and-economic-analysis
Buyer reference: MT238118
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-08489271-ee5e-48b1-a58c-71f409345538
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Ofgem. 2026-021 Econometrics and Economic Analysis. Contract award, 23 September 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3870306/2026-021-econometrics-and-economic-analysis (accessed 12 October 2026).