Planning

Energy System Digital Spine Scoping Study

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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17 Aug 2022 at 16:35

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is planning a tender for an Energy System Digital Spine Scoping Study. The study aims to assess the technical feasibility and policy implications of creating a digital infrastructure to connect energy system participants. The procurement stage is currently planned, with a contract value of £204,000 in GBP. The tender includes a supplier engagement event on 8th September, and the future notice deadline is set for 16th September. The study will be conducted from 30th November 2022 to 31st May 2023 and falls under the Energy and related services industry category.

This tender by BEIS presents a significant business opportunity for companies well-versed in energy system technologies and digital solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender. BEIS aims to foster innovation in creating a digital spine for the energy sector, offering potential for growth and collaboration within the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio's Flexibility Innovation Programme. The procurement process provides a platform for businesses to contribute to the development of a digitalized, net-zero energy system, ultimately driving advancements in smart and flexible technologies and markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Energy System Digital Spine Scoping Study

Notice Description

BEIS will procure a six-month discovery study assessing technical feasibility and policy implications of the energy system 'digital spine' concept, as proposed in the Energy Digitalisation Taskforce report. An energy system digital spine is a proposed piece of digital infrastructure to connect energy system participants, enabling them to exchange data simply and securely. A common industry-wide digital spine solution could deliver the efficiencies of an interoperable, digital energy system, but the definition, scope, potential delivery options and overarching governance requirements are uncertain and wide-ranging. This study will include definition/scope options analysis, stakeholder engagement, security and operability implications, user journeys, and costs. This work sits within the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio's PS65m Flexibility Innovation Programme, which enables large-scale widespread electricity system flexibility through smart, flexible, secure, and accessible technologies and markets. BEIS is holding a supplier engagement event on 8th September 13:00 - 14:00 for this opportunity, please use the link below to register for this event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/energy-system-digital-spine-scoping-study-information-event-tickets-404052049557 Energy Digitalisation Taskforce report - https://es.catapult.org.uk/news/energy-digitalisation-taskforce-publishes-recommendations-for-a-digitalised-net-zero-energy-system/ PS65m Flexibility Innovation Programme - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/flexibility-innovation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43c35674-4631-42d8-bf15-4ef50d41e2cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad4b57ba-19b3-4aae-9652-26e7dd3f0691
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£204,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Sep 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2022 - 31 May 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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