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SBRI: Longer Duration Energy Storage Demonstration Programme, Stream 2 Phase 2

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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12 Apr 2023 at 11:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has awarded a contract for the SBRI: Longer Duration Energy Storage Demonstration Programme, Stream 2 Phase 2. The programme aims to accelerate innovative longer duration energy storage projects to full-system prototypes. The contract value is £18,886,526.48 GBP, with a contract period from 1st March 2023 to 27th March 2025. The procurement method used was Other - SBRI - Restricted, involving down-selection from an open Phase 1 tender. The awarded suppliers include SynchroStor and Cheesecake Energy Limited.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses in the energy and related services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in innovative energy storage technologies are well-suited to compete. The awarded projects focus on developing cutting-edge energy storage solutions with potential for commercialisation. Businesses involved in heat storage, sustainable materials, and grid stabilization technologies would find this tender particularly relevant for business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SBRI: Longer Duration Energy Storage Demonstration Programme, Stream 2 Phase 2

Notice Description

Stream 2 aims to accelerate commercialisation of innovative longer duration energy storage projects through to first-of-a-kind (FOAK) full-system prototypes. Feasibility studies were completed in Phase 1, with 7 projects now selected to progress to Phase 2 where they will build and demonstrate the technology prototype. In addition to the five previously announced projects, two further Phase 2 projects have been awarded funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ba4cf03-89fe-4b19-a097-16272955f322
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb1b7c3-986b-4d5c-aaba-38ba6f97ff8b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - SBRI - Restricted (Phase 2 Down-Selection from an Open Phase 1)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,886,526 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,886,526 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 27 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CHEESECAKE ENERGY

SYNCHROSTOR

Further Information

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