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Scala Application Development Services

PASSIVSYSTEMS LIMITED

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Award

24 Oct 2017 at 11:49

Award Notice
Tender

04 Oct 2017 at 15:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

PassivSystems Limited (PSL), a leading cleantech company based in Newbury, is seeking suppliers for Scala Application Development Services to support the Smart Energy Islands project in the Isles of Scilly. This tender, classified under the software development services industry, has a budget of £64,000 for a 6-month contract starting on 1st November 2017 and ending on 30th April 2018. The deadline for submitting bids was 18th October 2017, with a prior deadline for questions set for 11th October 2017. The procurement method follows an open procedure, allowing submissions from a broad range of bidders.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in software development and energy optimisation technologies. Companies capable of innovative software solutions, particularly those with experience in machine learning and agile development approaches, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. By securing a role in the Smart Energy Islands project, successful bidders can enhance their business profile and contribute to significant advancements in renewable energy management and technology in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scala Application Development Services

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender is issued by PassivSystems Limited ("PSL"). PSL is one of the UK's leading cleantech companies, based in Newbury, which focuses on delivering innovative software solutions within the heating and renewable energy sector. As a technology company, PSL leads the sector in delivering innovative machine learning based solutions to energy optimisation in district heat and smart grid applications. Using an agile Kanban development approach, PSL deliver frequently and have a key focus on test automation and continuous delivery. Acting as a delivery partner to Hitachi Europe Limited, PSL will help deliver the Smart Energy Islands project on the Isles of Scilly, which is within the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly EU funding region, using funds secured from the European Regional Development Fund, part of the European Structural Investment Funds. The Smart Energy Islands project will provide the ICT enabling infrastructure to better balance the supply and demand of electricity on the Islands. This will enable a replicable model for increased penetration of renewables, control of energy uses, increasing resilience and efficiency, and reduced energy costs. Supporting the Islands' objectives of 40% renewable energy and 40% reduction in energy bills. To help deliver their requirements of the project, PSL are seeking to procure the specialist skills of a company to provide Scala Application Development Services. PSL's budget for this element of the project is PS64,000, therefore bids will only be accepted from those bidders whose total contract price for the 6-month contract period does not exceed this budget. Additional information: Bidders must complete Appendix 1 - Bidder Response Form and submit this in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format via email (with the subject of "Tender for Scala Application Development Services - Confidential") to PSL at procurement@passivsystems.com by 5pm on 18th October 2017. Bidders may submit questions and requests for clarification or further information by email to procurement@passivsystems.com until 5pm on 11th October 2017. If any bidder wishes to receive direct updates regarding questions received and answers provided during the clarification process, they must send an email entitled 'Clarification Updates - Direct Communication Request' to procurement@passivsystems.com providing the following information about their company: - Company Name; Company Address; Contact Point; Contact Telephone Number; and Contact Email Address. In addition to providing direct clarification updates to the bidders that request this, PSL will also periodically update this Contracts Finder webpage to include updates on all questions raised and the answers provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52f51cb4-de6e-45d4-a567-3ca0a0023df0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dff99bc-d77f-491d-8ee0-2e64ff1039c6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72262000 - Software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,080 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
24 Oct 2017 - 24 Apr 2018 6-12 months
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
PASSIVSYSTEMS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@passivsystems.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE,
Postcode
RG14 2PZ
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Clay Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MG TECH SOFTWARE

Further Information

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