Planning

Flexibility Innovation Programme: Programme Management Contractor

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

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Planning

20 Aug 2021 at 17:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), seeking a contractor for the "Flexibility Innovation Programme: Programme Management Contractor". This initiative falls within the research and development services industry, focusing on the crucial area of electricity system flexibility. The current stage of procurement is planning, with an open competition expected to be announced in Autumn 2021. The estimated budget for this contract is £4,800,000, and the primary delivery location is the United Kingdom. A pre-Invitation to Tender (ITT) information event is also scheduled before the competition begins, with a future notice date set for 15th October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy technology and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in smart energy systems, data digitisation, and programme management. Companies that can demonstrate proficiency in integrating demand-side response systems, developing standards for smart technologies, or addressing the needs of low-income and vulnerable communities would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this programme offers a chance for firms to contribute to a £100 million initiative aimed at fostering innovation in energy flexibility, ultimately boosting growth in this rapidly evolving sector.

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Notice Title

Flexibility Innovation Programme: Programme Management Contractor

Notice Description

The ITT is to procure a specialist 3rd Party Programme Management Contractor (PMC) to support BEIS in the design, management and successful delivery of a Flexibility Innovation Programme within the BEIS Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP). This programme aims to enable widespread electricity system flexibility through smart, secure, & accessible technologies & markets. We expect the Programme to be a substantial part of the at least PS100m Energy Storage & Flexibility Challenge set out in the PM's 10 Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution. BEIS will require support in the programme design, launch & project management, founded on recognised technical expertise in the following areas: *Integration & interoperability of DSR systems; *Standards & specifications related to smart energy systems; *V2X tech *Smart Metering *Low Income & Vulnerable *Data & Digitisation *Digital Solutions *Markets for Flexibility *Moving from lab scale to real world demonstrator settings

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department expects to run an open competition for this on the Find a Tender system in Autumn 2021. An online pre-ITT information event will be scheduled and an initial draft of the ITT may be shared prior to the competition opening. Please register your interest in attending the event and/or receiving a draft ITT by emailing flexibilityinnovation@beis.gov.uk. Additional information: Please note: Mott McDonald lead a consortium of technical advisors procured for the Science & Innovation for Climate & Energy Directorate in BEIS. They will not be involved in the creation of the specification or ITT for this work, however they will be advising BEIS on the outputs from this contract. All necessary steps will be taken to mitigate any conflict of interest potentially arising.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d7a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020532-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)
Contact Name
Bart de Leeuw
Contact Email
flexibilityinnovation@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2072152967

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

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