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Leadership of the Smart Energy Systems Cluster for the West Midlands

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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05 Dec 2024 at 15:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for leading the Smart Energy Systems Cluster in the West Midlands. The contract, titled "Leadership of the Smart Energy Systems Cluster for the West Midlands," falls under the industry category of Energy and related services (CPV code: 71314000). The tender process was competitive and operated below the threshold, with key deadlines including the tender period end date on 20th September 2024 and the contract period starting on 14th October 2024, concluding on 31st March 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £74,835, was given to Energy Systems Catapult, headquartered in Birmingham (postal code B19 3SD), with the award being published on 5th December 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in smart energy systems to innovate and move up the value chain. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to engage with this project, given the focus on business growth and productivity within the cluster. By participating, businesses can enhance their visibility, form strategic partnerships, and align with the region's overarching energy innovation objectives. The initiative aims to promote and advance smart energy systems, creating avenues for sustained business development and scaling of operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leadership of the Smart Energy Systems Cluster for the West Midlands

Notice Description

An RfQ was developed to commisson an organisation to be the distinct smart energy systems cluster lead for the West Midlands. The primary objective shall be to represent, promote, and advance the interests of the smart energy systems cluster in line with and building on our existing Steering Group structure. The innovation and business growth aspect can add most value in this commission, setting out the opportunities and needs of different types of smart energy systems businesses to innovate, move up value chains and ultimately become more productive.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e21c0c90-e3ab-4f58-9cc7-cb6e88bed0f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/028df31f-d4dc-4f2c-97db-19c9776c2a79
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£74,835 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,835 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Bhupinder Chadha
Contact Email
procurement.team@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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