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Smart Meter Enabled Thermal Efficiency Ratings (SMETER) Technical Assessment Contractor (TAC)

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

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07 Dec 2018 at 15:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is seeking a contractor for the "Smart Meter Enabled Thermal Efficiency Ratings (SMETER) Technical Assessment Contractor (TAC)" project, which falls under the services category, specifically related to meters. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 7th November 2018. The TAC will provide independent testing and validation for products developed during the SMETER Innovation Competition, and the contract period runs from 3rd December 2018 to 21st January 2021. The total contract value is £900,000 and the procurement method employed was an open procedure. The project covers various delivery locations, including the UK and international territories.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in technical assessments, validation services, and energy efficiency technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as these organisations are noted as suitable bidders for this contract. The focus on innovative energy solutions aligns well with companies looking to expand their portfolio in the energy efficiency industry and those capable of conducting reliable assessments of thermal performance measurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Smart Meter Enabled Thermal Efficiency Ratings (SMETER) Technical Assessment Contractor (TAC)

Notice Description

This contract is for a Technical Assessment Contractor (TAC) to perform independent testing and validation of products generated during the 'Smart Meter Enabled Thermal Efficiency Rating (SMETER) Innovation Competition being launched alongside this tender. SMETER tools should be able to measure the thermal performance (i.e. calculate the whole house heat transfer coefficient (HTC)) of individual homes. The TAC will be required to set up and run a testing and validation programme to provide BEIS with an independent assessment of the performance of the products in a representative scenario. In addition the TAC should: * Provide guidance and feedback to competition participants on the performance of their SMETER and where they can be improved. * Provide an evaluation to BEIS of the performance of the SMETER products and the success of the overall program

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f10ac585-639a-476c-93df-32dec94c911b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38550000 - Meters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2018 - 21 Jan 2021 2-3 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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