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Flexibility Innovation Programme: Laboratory testing and demonstration of interoperable DSR applications in settings indicative of the real world

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

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02 Dec 2021 at 11:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is conducting a tender titled "Flexibility Innovation Programme: Laboratory testing and demonstration of interoperable DSR applications in settings indicative of the real world." This initiative falls under the research and development services industry category and is based in London, UK. The tender is currently active and was published on 2nd December 2021, with a submission deadline of 11th February 2022. The contract is valued at £4,000,000 and will commence on 1st April 2022, lasting until 30th September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in demand side response (DSR) systems, including those that offer energy smart appliances such as heat pumps and electric vehicle charge points. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. By engaging in this contract, businesses can enhance their capabilities in independent laboratory testing, ultimately fostering innovation and competitiveness in the energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flexibility Innovation Programme: Laboratory testing and demonstration of interoperable DSR applications in settings indicative of the real world

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of independent laboratory testing and demonstration for demand side response (DSR) systems, in settings indicative of the real world . It is anticipated this contract will support proposed activity under the Flexibility Innovation Programme, focusing on interoperable DSR. BEIS requires provision of technical expertise, facilities, and services in the following areas: -Design and development of a conformance testing scheme for PAS 1878 -Design and development of performance testing schemes for PAS 1878 and the GB smart metering system in accordance with the SAPC specification -Laboratory testing of DSR systems -Design and demonstration of DSR systems to test functionality in settings and scenarios indicative of the real world. DSR systems to be tested include energy smart appliances, (e.g. heat pumps, EV charge points, batteries and white goods), DSR service providers and the supporting systems for operation in low-voltage premises.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ffc55942-88fb-45dc-979b-a23c12fbb93e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7ff7feb-bfb8-496b-a6c1-57c372aeb6cc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 30 Sep 2024 2-3 years
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
THE 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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