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06 Oct 2021 at 10:06

Award

19 Aug 2021 at 18:05

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28 Apr 2021 at 16:42

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15 Apr 2021 at 18:07

TenderAmendment

19 Mar 2021 at 15:00

Tender

03 Mar 2021 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy has initiated the "Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Programme," aimed at enhancing the production of sustainable domestic biomass. The procurement is classified under Research and development services with a budget of £200,000 allocated for the project phases. The tender period concluded on 7 May 2021, and the contract is scheduled to start on 14 June 2021 and continue until 31 January 2022. This initiative is part of a broader net zero investment strategy, which emphasises innovative clean energy solutions across the UK.

This procurement opportunity presents significant prospects for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations with strong technical skills in biomass production innovation. Eligible bidders can apply for competitive funding to develop projects addressing biomass production barriers through various innovative techniques, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses specialising in agricultural technology, sustainable energy, and environmental consultancy. With two distinct project lots available, businesses are encouraged to submit robust proposals that can drive commercial viability and environmental sustainability.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SBRI Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Project, Phase 1

Notice Description

On 3 March 2021 the Authority issued an invitation to tender for the provision of increasing the production of sustainable UK biomass by funding innovative project development ideas that address barriers to biomass feedstocks production. It will support those who are seeking to improve productivity, through breeding, planting, cultivating and harvesting. This project development phase will enable suppliers to develop strong project proposals that will deliver commercially viable innovations in biomass production.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24dd0005-7070-4109-8ad9-687af3ed79c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/129361ea-aad1-4f53-8c32-392828a85950
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - SBRI
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£199,644 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,949,812 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20215 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Business Energy and 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
Postcode Area
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
25
Supplier Names

SeaGrown Limited

Green Fuels Research Ltd

Rothamsted Research Limited

Aberystwyth University

NMC2

New Energy Farms (NEF)

Rickerby Estates Ltd

Verna Earth Solutions Ltd

Hennock International Ltd

Teesdale Environmental Consulting Ltd (TEC Ltd)

White Horse Energy Ltd

Systems, Power and Energy Research Division, University of Glasg

Phycofoods Ltd.

Terravesta Farms Limited

ECCL 2020 Limited

University of York

SEaB Power Ltd

Mostex Global Solutions Ltd

Impact Laboratories Limited

J George Limited t/a Hej Harvester

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology

Niab

Reheat (Renewable Technologies) Ltd

UNIVERSITY OF SURREY(THE)

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute

Further Information

Notice Documents

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