Notice Information
Notice Title
Partnering with India DISCOMs for Grid-Integrated Clean Energy Solutions and Emerging Technologies
Notice Description
India plans to scale up its energy supply quickly to support its growth and development goals. At the same time, the Indian government has committed to accelerate its energy transition, setting targets such as 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy and a 45% reduction in emissions intensity by 2030, energy independence by 2047 and net zero by 2070. India's power sector is undergoing a transformative shift driven by the country's commitments to decarbonization, energy security, and grid modernization. This UK PACT-funded initiative seeks expert technical support to accelerate the deployment of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across five Indian states-Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra. The project aims to enhance grid flexibility, reliability, and renewable energy integration through tailored assessments and capacity building with state-level electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs). The supplier will work closely with DISCOMs to: - Conduct techno-commercial feasibility studies for BESS - Identify optimal sites and technologies - Develop financial models and implementation strategies - Support institutional capacity building and knowledge transfer Interested suppliers/consortia are encouraged to review the RfQ documentation and submit your proposal in accordance with the instructions above by the Close Date and Time. This RFQ includes the following materials: Schedule 1 - Terms of Reference Schedule 2 - Instructions for submission Schedule 3 - Terms and Conditions Annex I - RFQ Response Form Annex II - Budget and workplan template Annex III - Clarification question template
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
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- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4070cca-c007-4db0-bc60-1504559e5d1a
- 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 (above threshold)
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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- CPV Codes
09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry
79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £1,000,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 7 Oct 20254 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 7 Nov 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 5 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 1-2 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
- PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- EC1Y 8ND
- Post Town
- Central London
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLI4 Inner London - East
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLI43 Haringey and Islington
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Islington
- Electoral Ward
- Bunhill
- Westminster Constituency
- Islington South and Finsbury
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4070cca-c007-4db0-bc60-1504559e5d1a
7th October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
Notice URLs
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
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