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Flexibility Innovation Programme: Laboratory testing and demonstration of interoperable DSR applications in settings indicative of the real world.

THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)

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04 Feb 2022 at 16:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is currently conducting a tender for the "Flexibility Innovation Programme", which involves laboratory testing and demonstration of interoperable demand side response (DSR) applications. This project falls within the engineering-related scientific and technical services industry category and has a total contract value of £5,200,000. The tender is open until 7 March 2022, with an anticipated contract period starting on 30 April 2022 and ending on 30 July 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure with opportunities available to businesses in various delivery locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses capable of providing engineering-related scientific and technical services, particularly those specialising in DSR systems and laboratory testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply. Companies with expertise in demand response technologies and a track record in similar innovative projects will find this opportunity especially relevant to their growth ambitions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flexibility Innovation Programme: Laboratory testing and demonstration of interoperable DSR applications in settings indicative of the real world.

Notice Description

The purpose of this ITT is for the provision of independent laboratory testing and demonstration for demand side response (DSR) systems, in settings indicative of the real world. The work seeks to test and demonstrate how DSR services can be delivered by three different technical frameworks: Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 1878 and the principles of PAS 1879 PAS 1878 specifically using Annex D and the principles of PAS 1879 GB smart metering system in accordance with the Standalone Auxiliary Proportional Controller (SAPC) specification. The requirements of this competition will be procured through 2 Lots.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06943004-ad7e-4ca0-8532-2b84f0ec2b13
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7df0de-9921-40bd-b438-34fe520da3cb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2022 - 30 Jul 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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