Tender

Flexibility Innovation Programme: Energy System Digital Spine Feasibility Study

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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10 Oct 2022 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has initiated a tender for a feasibility study on the 'digital spine' concept for the energy system. The title of the tender is "Flexibility Innovation Programme: Energy System Digital Spine Feasibility Study". This procurement falls under the industry category of Energy and related services. The contract is valued at £204,000 and follows an open procedure (above threshold). The tender period ends on 21st November 2022, with the contract scheduled to be effective from 16th December 2022 to 31st May 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers to engage in exploring open-source, distributed solutions for energy system data exchange. Businesses involved in energy and related services, especially those with expertise in digital innovations and stakeholder engagement, would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, with the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy serving as the contracting authority for this procurement.

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Notice Title

Flexibility Innovation Programme: Energy System Digital Spine Feasibility Study

Notice Description

The purpose of this ITT is to procure a Supplier to carry out a six-month feasibility study assessing the feasibility of a 'digital spine' concept for the energy system. We expect the study will explore open-source, distributed solutions for exchange of energy system data, including definition/scope options analysis, stakeholder engagement, security and operability implications, user journeys, and costs. To register your interest and apply for this tender go to the following website https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb97e6dc-1f9a-4c91-8adb-9c5cdaa7d51b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
10 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Dec 2022 - 31 May 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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