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SBRI - Flex Innovation - Smart Meter Data Repository Phase 2

BEIS

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14 Aug 2023 at 14:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, represented by BEIS, awarded a contract for the project titled "SBRI - Flex Innovation - Smart Meter Data Repository Phase 2" to Advanced Infrastructure Technology Limited. The procurement falls under the services category with a contract value of £850,000. The tender period ended on 24th February 2023, and the contract is scheduled to run from 14th July 2023 to 28th September 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly in energy and data solutions, to compete and collaborate. SMEs interested in advancing privacy-focused innovations in the energy sector, such as software developers for power network operators and data service providers for energy markets, are well-suited to engage in this project. The focus on leveraging aggregated smart meter data to enhance energy efficiency aligns well with businesses aiming to drive the transition to a low-carbon economy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SBRI - Flex Innovation - Smart Meter Data Repository Phase 2

Notice Description

A consortium of 6 energy and data providers have come together to overcome data barriers to the net zero transition. The Phase 2 project will explore the feasibility of creating a smart meter data repository which maintains user control of personal data and the strict privacy protections of the Data Access and Privacy Framework. This data repository could help lower electricity bills and speed up rollouts of low-carbon technologies such as electric vehicle chargers and low carbon heating systems and identify issues such as fuel poverty, power outages and future constraints on the electricity distribution network. The project's approach puts privacy in the foreground, exploring new tools and techniques to protect personal data while sharing anonymised trends and insights to help manage our energy system more efficiently and accelerate the transition to net zero. Advanced Infrastructure builds software tools for power network operators and local authorities to support energy planning and decision making. They are partnered with Perse Technology Limited, who provide data services for the energy and carbon markets. Project partner Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), a distribution network operator powering over 3 million homes will co-create the solution alongside Data Communications Company (DCC), which operates Great Britain's smart meter communications network. N3rgy will provide technology to test the provision of secure and scalable access to smart energy data, while the Retail Energy Code Company will provide expertise aligned with their goal to make the retail energy market efficient, economical, and able to deliver positive consumer outcomes. The technical solution uses machine learning research co-developed by the University of Sheffield and Advanced Infrastructure to leverage the power of aggregated smart meter data in reducing the cost of heating and powering our homes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b609f26-cfb2-41d0-b7d5-99a639786985
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2023 - 28 Sep 2024 1-2 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
BEIS
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
1
Supplier Name

ADVANCED INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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