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Research and Innovation Advisory Services to undertake a collaborative research, development and innovation project with Beta Research Ltd entitled "Transient energy sources to support renewable energy conversion systems" - AWARD

KEELE UNIVERSITY

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26 Feb 2018 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Keele University seeking to appoint a Service Provider for Research and Innovation Advisory Services as part of the Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND) project, in collaboration with Beta Research Ltd. This project, classified under the research and development consultancy services industry, is based in Staffordshire, United Kingdom. The award of the contract was officially made on 6th February 2018, with the contract commencing on 27th February 2018 and extending until 26th February 2021. The total fixed fee for the awarded contract is £61,217, covering all required services, including associated expenses. Interested tenderers had to submit their proposals by the deadline of 5th January 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those classified as Research Entities, such as Public Sector Research Establishments, Research and Development Organisations, and Higher Education Institutions. Companies capable of providing innovative advisory services in line with the SEND project's objectives could leverage this contract to enhance their profiles and expand their operational capabilities. Engaging in such projects not only fosters business growth but also contributes to advancements in renewable energy solutions.

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Notice Title

Research and Innovation Advisory Services to undertake a collaborative research, development and innovation project with Beta Research Ltd entitled "Transient energy sources to support renewable energy conversion systems" - AWARD

Notice Description

Tenders are invited from interested parties for the provision of Research and Innovation Advisory Services to Beta Research Ltd to be delivered as part of the Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND) project led by Keele University. The purpose of the procurement is to appoint a Service Provider to deliver research and innovation advisory services as detailed in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the ITT to support Beta Research Ltd. In order for the University to meet the "Output Indicator Definitions Guidance for the European Regional Development Fund" it is a mandatory requirement of this invitation to tender that the Service Provider is a "Research Entity". A research entity is an organisation whose primary activity is R&D. This includes the following: * England Public Sector Research Establishments (PSRE) or equivalent. * Research and Development Organisations (RDO's) or equivalent. * Research and Technology Organisations (RTO's) or equivalent. * Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) or equivalent. * Further Education Institutions (FEIs) or equivalent. Tenderers must indicate on page 35 of the ITT which of the above organisation groups they belong to and provide documentary evidence in their tender submission to verify this. Any tenderer who is not a Research Entity or fails to provide documentary evidence to verify that they are a Research Entity, will be deemed non-compliant with the tender requirements and their tender will not be considered further. The SEND project (project reference code 32R16P00706) is part-funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020 and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The Research and Innovation Advisory Services required are also part funded by ERDF. The Service Provider will be paid a fixed total fee of PS61,217. This fee will cover the delivery of all of the services required under the contract including the C1, C4, C26 and C29 output (as detailed in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the ITT) covering the entire contract period, reflect the cost of providing a full-time graduate researcher, cover the delivery of the required quality of the proposal, and be fully inclusive of all expenses including travel and subsistence and accommodation costs, disbursements and any other costs but be exclusive of VAT. The fee will be fixed for the duration of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91c7f954-a173-45c5-b0e8-c3814603b6c9
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc2dc82d-deb2-4268-b3e5-9e6baec7d3a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,217 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,217 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2018 - 26 Feb 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KEELE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORDSHIRE
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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