Tender

Cornwall LEM012b LEM Visualisation software for the Cornwall Local Energy Market

CENTRICA PLC

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Tender

07 Jun 2018 at 10:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Centrica PLC is inviting tenders for the development of visualisation software for the Cornwall Local Energy Market (LEM) project. This initiative, aimed at enhancing energy trading through a virtual marketplace, falls under the IT services category and is located in Cornwall, United Kingdom. The tender process is currently in the active tender stage, with responses required by 29th June 2018. The anticipated contract period is from 2nd July 2018 to 31st December 2018, with a budget ranging from £100,000 to £400,000. Interested parties must submit their bids via Centrica's Ariba procurement portal after signing a non-disclosure agreement.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for software development firms, particularly those focusing on energy sector innovations and IT consulting services. Suppliers with expertise in visualisation technology and experience in energy trading platforms would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By leveraging the advancements made under the Cornwall LEM initiative, businesses can engage in a pioneering project aimed at facilitating broader renewable energy integration, which is of increasing importance in today's market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cornwall LEM012b LEM Visualisation software for the Cornwall Local Energy Market

Notice Description

Centrica plc invites you to submit a response in respect of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the development of visualisation functionality for the Cornwall Local Energy Market trading platform. The Cornwall LEM Programme: Centrica plc's Cornwall Local Energy Market project (LEM) is an EU-funded pioneering initiative involving the development of a virtual marketplace. The trial provides participants (homes and businesses) with a platform to buy and sell energy, and flexibility to both the supply networks and the wholesale energy market. The project's overarching aim is to demonstrate that the electricity distribution network can facilitate an increased penetration of renewable / low carbon electricity generation by invoking novel strategies including flexibility. LEM project outputs include reducing GHG emissions by enabling more renewable and low carbon electricity generation, as well as enabling energy asset flexibility in the most constrained areas on the distribution network. To this end, the project will install low carbon energy generation assets, such as natural gas CHP, renewable energy generation, storage, private wire networks, and demand-side response technologies into selected industrial and commercial premises in Cornwall. The LEM Platform is the core Information System supporting the Local Energy Market operations. It is being built incrementally, primarily by Centrica Information Systems (IS) personnel, and version 1.0 of the LEM recently went into live operations. What we're looking for: The Cornwall LEM Programme has a requirement to develop the full user experience by providing a visualisation demonstration of what the Local Energy Market is doing (for example, assets and bids/offers status). For this we need to appoint a supplier who can build the underlying visualisation software to be integrated within the existing trading platform, that provides a visual representation of the Cornwall Local Energy Market, detailing aspects of the network along with customer assets participating in the trials. This is intended to engage customers and users in an interesting way. The full specification is contained within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document pack, which is available on request, and by agreeing to the non-disclosure confidentiality agreement (NDA). All vendors participating will need to submit their tender via Centrica's Ariba procurement portal. Login details will be shared upon signature of NDA. Additional information: Cornwall LEM is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (under the ESIF Growth Programme for England 2014-20) and as such operates under national procurement rules. To request the ITT pack, please send an email to Cornwall@centrica.com with this reference in the subject title: Cornwall LEM012b Visualisation Software. We aim to deal with your request within one working day. Questions will not be taken or answered during the ITT stage other than through Centrica's Ariba procurement portal. All questions submitted in Ariba and the answers given will be visible to competing suppliers. Direct communication with a member of the Cornwall LEM team during the tender advertising period is strictly prohibited and may result in your tender being disqualified.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f5b5c09-03f1-490a-b641-56fb23bddb80
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Invitation to Tender (National Rules)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 6-12 months
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
CENTRICA PLC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3FF
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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