Tender

Net Zero Innovation Portfolio: Industrial Fuel Switching Competition - Phase 1

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Tender

18 Oct 2021 at 09:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is currently conducting a tender titled "Net Zero Innovation Portfolio: Industrial Fuel Switching Competition - Phase 1". This procurement falls under the engineering services industry category and is being held in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is open for applications until 29th November 2021, with eligibility for bids between £50,000 and £300,000 for feasibility studies. The total funding available for this phase is up to £6,565,000, with the project expected to commence on 1st March 2022 and to be completed by 31st August 2022. This initiative aims to support the development of pre-commercial fuel switch technologies that facilitate the transition to lower carbon fuels.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on innovation in clean energy technologies, particularly in fuel switching solutions. Companies specialising in hydrogen, electricity, biomass, and other compatible fuels are well-suited to compete for this funding. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the BEIS aims to foster innovative contributions from various sectors. Engaging in this competition could allow businesses to secure funding to bring their solutions to market, contributing to a greener future while driving business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Net Zero Innovation Portfolio: Industrial Fuel Switching Competition - Phase 1

Notice Description

The Net Zero Innovation Portfolio: Industrial Fuel Switching competition will support innovation to develop pre-commercial fuel switch and fuel switch enabling technology for industry, to aid the switch from high to lower carbon fuels, such as hydrogen, electricity, biomass, and wastes. The Net Zero Innovation Portfolio: Industrial Fuel Switching competition will support innovation for the development of pre-commercial fuel switch and fuel switch enabling technology for the industrial sector, to help industry switch from high to lower carbon fuels. Funding will be awarded through Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) contracts, providing 100% funding for pre-commercial solutions. BEIS is seeking solutions under three areas: 1) fuel switch and fuel switch enabling solutions to hydrogen, 2) fuel switch and fuel switch enabling solutions to electricity, 3) Fuel switch and fuel switch enabling solutions to biomass, wastes, and other fuels compatible with net zero by 2050. Phase 1 of the competition, open for applications now until 29th November 2021, seeks bids for feasibility studies at a funding value between PS50,000 and PS300,000 per study. The total funding for Phase 1 is up to PS6,565,000. Phase 2, Demonstration, is intended to follow on from Phase 1, opening for applications during Autumn 2022, with funding of up to PS48,000,000 to support trials and demonstrations of fuel switch and fuel switch enabling solutions. If you wish to take part in this procurement please see the attached Guidance Notes document attached to this Notice and complete your application online, by 14:00 GMT 29th November 2021, as described in the Guidance Notes, and on the competition website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/industrial-fuel-switching-competition. Any late submissions will not be considered. BEIS reserves the right to halt the procurement process and to not award a contract. BEIS will not be held liable for recovery of costs from unsuccessful bids if a contract is not awarded. All costs will be borne by the bidding organisations. If a contract is created it will be upon BEIS Standard Terms and Conditions, which are available in the Guidance Notes. After reviewing and evaluating the written proposals, BEIS may decide to hold bid clarification meetings with suppliers. If successful and upon contract signature, the supplier is expected to attend a kick-off meeting taking place during March 2022. Project completion is required by 31st August 2022. Additional information: If you wish to take part in this procurement please see the attached Guidance Notes document attached to this Notice and complete your application online, by 14:00 GMT 29th November 2021, as described in the Guidance Notes, and on the competition website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/industrial-fuel-switching-competition. Any late submissions will not be considered. BEIS reserves the right to halt the procurement process and to not award a contract. BEIS will not be held liable for recovery of costs from unsuccessful bids if a contract is not awarded. All costs will be borne by the bidding organisations. If a contract is created it will be upon BEIS Standard Terms and Conditions, which are available in the Guidance Notes. After reviewing and evaluating the written proposals, BEIS may decide to hold bid clarification meetings with suppliers. If successful and upon contract signature, the supplier is expected to attend a kick-off meeting taking place during March 2022. Project completion is required by 31st August 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c36824ad-a7a4-438d-9aa8-f6e43b99a37f
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

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Yasmin Ali
Contact Email
industry.innovation@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0207 215 8262

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

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