Energy regulator Ofgem has begun work on the British Electricity Transmission and Trading Arrangements (Betta), which aims to extend the recently launched New Electricity Trading Arrangements (Neta) now operating for England and Wales.
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Energy regulator Ofgem has begun work on the British Electricity Transmission and Trading Arrangements (Betta), which aims to extend the recently launched New Electricity Trading Arrangements (Neta) now operating for England and Wales.
Technology provider Bright Station is close to either disposing of or closing its e-commerce interests, including officeshopper.com, its portal for the procurement of office products.
The UK and Swedish governments have called for reforms to EU trademark legislation restricting resale of branded goods. The proposals to increase competition in retail markets and level out prices are based on the Department of Trade and Industry’s price comparison survey of branded goods.
The Gas Forum has strongly criticised energy regulator Ofgem’s proposals for balancing gas supply and demand. Steve Ladle, the forum’s chairman, wrote to Ofgem criticising the speed at which the changes have been planned, claiming they will place huge burdens on the industry. He said Ofgem’s cost-benefit analysis was insufficient.
The price of tenders within the construction sector is falling, according to quantity surveyors Davis Langdon & Everest. The drop has been attributed in part to the downturn in the US economy, as contractors rush to place orders in anticipation of difficulties in the UK market.
Procurement and contracts consultancy First Procurement Associates and engineering consultancy Interfleet Technology will advise Northern Ireland Railways on the purchase of 23 diesel multiple unit locomotives. The £70 million deal will replace existing trains. The new models are expected to be fully operational by March 2004.
Dotcom collapses, security fears and a lack of direction from the government are denting confidence in e-commerce in Wales, according to an expert. Professor Michael Quayle, Bosch chair in purchasing and supply and head of the business school at the University of Glamorgan, is researching the problem. To take part, access the e-marketing questionnaire at babylon2.isd.glam.ac.uk/bus.
Sheraton Hotels in Europe, including Israel and Russia, is to revamp meeting rooms to cater for more small to medium-sized one-day conferences. The revamp includes better meeting facilities and quicker booking processes.
Retail business-to-business e-marketplace GlobalNetXchange has launched the GNX Collaboration Suite, a solution for collaborative forecasting, planning and replenishment. Trials at five retailers raised on-shelf availability by up to 12 per cent and reduced inventory by up to a fifth. www.gnx.com