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Flexibility Innovation Programme: Lot 2 - Laboratory testing and demonstration of interoperable DSR applications in settings indicative of the real world

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Nov 2022 at 15:24

Award

30 Sep 2022 at 12:45

Planning

02 Dec 2021 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, located in London, UK, has completed the procurement process for the Flexibility Innovation Programme. The contract, titled "Flexibility Innovation Programme: Lot 2 - Laboratory testing and demonstration of interoperable DSR applications in settings indicative of the real world," falls under the industry category of Electricity distribution and related services. The procurement stage was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to Edge Testing Solutions Limited on 3rd October 2022, with a contract value of £1,891,765 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those involved in laboratory testing and demonstration of DSR systems. Companies with expertise in designing and delivering demonstration of DSR systems in real-world settings would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy is facilitating collaboration between suppliers to ensure coordination for the successful execution of the contract.

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Notice Title

Flexibility Innovation Programme: Lot 2 - Laboratory testing and demonstration of interoperable DSR applications in settings indicative of the real world

Notice Description

Flexibility Innovation Programme: Laboratory testing and demonstration of interoperable DSR applications in settings indicative of the real world (Lot 2 of 2) Lot 2 contract award is for the provision of design and delivery of demonstration of DSR systems in a setting indicative of the real world. Demonstration will be of multiple products and platforms in combination to produce a meaningful change in demand for grid control purposes.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Design and delivery of laboratory testing, including the design of conformance testing and performance testing schemes.

Flexibility Innovation Programme: Laboratory testing and demonstration of interoperable DSR applications in settings indicative of the real world (Lot 2 of 2) Lot 2 contract award is for the provision of design and delivery of demonstration of DSR systems in a setting indicative of the real world. Demonstration will be of multiple products and platforms in combination to produce a meaningful change in demand for grid control purposes.

Lot 2: Design and delivery of demonstration of DSR systems in settings indicative of the real world.

The Department expects to run an open competition for this on the via the Delta e-sourcing system in early 2022. This competition will also be advertised on the Find a Tender portal. A virtual market information event will be held at 13:00-15:00 on 14 December 2021 via a Microsoft Teams Live Event. Draft sections of the ITT may be shared with those registered for the event. Please register to attend the event by emailing flexibilityinnovation@beis.gov.uk by 11:00 on 13 December 2021. Additional information: Bidders can apply for either or both lots. If two different suppliers/consortia are successful in bidding for either lot they are expected to work closely together to ensure coordination between the laboratory testing and demonstrations in real world settings. Successful suppliers would be required to enter a collaboration agreement to ensure collaborative working arrangement between Lot 1&Lot 2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fc6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030864-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,500,420 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
31 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled, Planned
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Additional Buyers

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

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
flexibilityinnovation-dsr@beis.gov.uk, 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EDGE TESTING SOLUTIONS

ENGAGE CONSULTING

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