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Flex Innovation - Smart Meter based Internet of Things (IoT) Phase 2

BEIS

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14 Aug 2023 at 12:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation BEIS has awarded a contract for the project 'Flex Innovation - Smart Meter based Internet of Things (IoT) Phase 2' in the services industry. The contract, valued at 764,323 GBP, was awarded to HILDEBRAND TECHNOLOGY LIMITED and OCTOPUS ENERGY LIMITED. This tender, part of the SBRI competition, had a tender period end date of 24th February 2023 and a contract period from 20th July 2023 to 31st March 2025.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in research services to contribute to the innovation of smart metering systems for net zero transition in Great Britain. Companies focusing on IoT sensor devices and real-time data analytics would be well-suited to compete. The contract has been awarded to suppliers capable of large-scale technological development, making it ideal for organisations with expertise in secure smart sensing technology and network integration in the services sector.

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Notice Title

Flex Innovation - Smart Meter based Internet of Things (IoT) Phase 2

Notice Description

Phase 2 of Project Smart Metering Internet of Things System (SMIOTS) demonstrates smart sensing of temperature and humidity within a property, using secure smart meter data accessible through the Data Communication Company's existing smart metering communications network. The project aims to innovate the functionality of the smart meter system, helping Great Britain's transition to net zero, while ensuring data protection. In Phase 1 of SMIOTS data collected from temperature and humidity sensing were shown to work within the DCC test environments while maintaining world class security and high service levels. SMIOTS innovates within the existing network by utilising new types of sensor data, accessible through smart meters and the DCC network, without requiring additional operational obligations of Suppliers. Like the DCC, the system will hold an inventory of devices and pass messages rather than store sensor readings, and all data will be managed securely. The project is led by Hildebrand working with the University of Salford, the DCC and with Utilita conducting in-home Trials. Octopus's project will build on their proprietary product, 'Octopus Home', which will connect Internet of Things (IoT) sensor devices to Octopus' cloud based platform to allow real time, advanced insights on new data metrics such as temperature and humidity. During Phase 2 Octopus Energy along with Rufilla, NCC Group, Silicon Labs and SmartDCC, will look at: securing Certified Product Assurance (CPA) security certification of the Octopus Home product; adding new environment sensors to the device; connecting a Home Area Network Connected Auxiliary Load Control Switch (HCALCS) or Standalone Auxiliary Proportional Controller (SAPC) to the smart metering system, via the Octopus Home Product. With explicit consumer consent, sensor data would be transmitted via the smart meter network instead of relying on home networking and device specific private cloud services, in order to mitigate security and privacy risks. This solution will provide real time data captured through the connected IoT devices, increasing options for the monitoring of smart building devices in the home. Octopus Home customers would for the first time see home environment alerts within the Octopus mobile app and be able to control an attached system via the smart meter network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8f66e17-9f86-4a34-8e04-5abcb96984b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c01be210-6c68-4945-9cae-9a7cf49ced15
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
£764,323 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,389,494 £1M-£10M
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
24 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 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 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
2
Supplier Names

HILDEBRAND TECHNOLOGY

OCTOPUS ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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