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Flexibility Innovation Programme: Programme Management Contractor

THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)

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20 Aug 2021 at 16:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is actively seeking a Programme Management Contractor for the Flexibility Innovation Programme, aimed at enhancing electricity system flexibility within the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio. This tender falls under the category of research and development services, with a total estimated contract value of £4.8 million. The tender period is set to conclude on 1 December 2021, while the contract is expected to commence on 1 January 2022, lasting until 31 March 2025. Businesses interested in this contract should note that it targets delivery across the United Kingdom and limited British Overseas Territories.

This opportunity presents significant avenues for growth, particularly for firms specialised in energy systems integration, digital solutions, and project management within the energy sector. Companies with expertise in areas such as demand-side response systems, smart metering, and flexible market solutions will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Furthermore, the nature of the programme supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), encouraging wider participation from innovative businesses seeking to contribute to the green industrial revolution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flexibility Innovation Programme: Programme Management Contractor

Notice Description

The ITT is to procure a specialist 3rd Party Programme Management Contractor (PMC) to support BEIS in the design, management and successful delivery of a Flexibility Innovation Programme within the BEIS Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP). This programme aims to enable widespread electricity system flexibility through smart, secure, & accessible technologies & markets. We expect the Programme to be a substantial part of the at least PS100m Energy Storage & Flexibility Challenge set out in the PM's 10 Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution. BEIS will require support in the programme design, launch & project management, founded on recognised technical expertise in the following areas: *Integration & interoperability of DSR systems; *Standards & specifications related to smart energy systems; *V2X tech *Smart Metering *Low Income & Vulnerable *Data & Digitisation *Digital Solutions *Markets for Flexibility *Moving from lab scale to real world demonstrator settings

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69cec364-b9d7-4c3d-818a-b85b06bc26e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79da570d-5ff0-401d-ac40-9f9a873bf1d5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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