Award

Innovation to De-Carbonise Agricultural Communities while Optimising Rural Grids Challenge

CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Apr 2025 at 09:38

Tender

25 Nov 2024 at 16:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Innovation to De-Carbonise Agricultural Communities while Optimising Rural Grids Challenge" is being managed by Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council. It falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, focusing specifically on energy efficiency and environmental issues. The project's location is in Ceredigion, Powys, within the region UKL1. The procurement, which was initiated under an open procedure, has reached the Award stage with active status as of April 2025. The process is part of the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) programme, funded by the Welsh Government, with the entire project value potentially reaching up to GBP625,000 once Phase 2 funding is confirmed. The tender was accelerated due to time constraints in project delivery, with the contract period for Phase 1 ending on 31st March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in innovation and energy transition technologies. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in decarbonisation strategies, energy-efficiency consultancy, and related sectors are well-suited to compete. By participating, businesses can gain access to potentially substantial government funding and collaborate on cutting-edge research initiatives aimed at managing rural grid demands innovatively. The initiative not only aligns with environmental sustainability goals but also facilitates long-term business growth through strategic involvement in the energy sector. The availability of Phase 1 funding up to GBP123,923.20 and the prospects of participating in a restricted tender for Phase 2 create an attractive proposition for innovative solutions providers.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Innovation to De-Carbonise Agricultural Communities while Optimising Rural Grids Challenge

Notice Description

This Challenge funding competition is part of the first cycle of a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI or Contracts for Innovation) programme funded by the Welsh Government Smart Living, known as the Whole Systems Research & Innovation for Decarbonisation (WSRID) SBRI 1.0 Challenge. This Challenge is to find a solution to managing the demand on rural grids in more innovative ways could help to reduce the cost of grid infrastructure and facilitate energy transition to net zero.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ceredigion County Council is undertaking a SBRI type procurement exercise for this requirement. This Challenge funding competition is part of the first cycle of a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI or Contracts for Innovation) programme funded by the Welsh Government Smart Living, known as the Whole Systems Research & Innovation for Decarbonisation (WSRID) SBRI 1.0 Challenge. Additional information: Please see contract documentation for full details.

Options: There are separate contracts for Phase 1 and Phase 2, both covered under this Notice. The funding for Phase 1 is GBP100k which is to be divided as necessary (unequally) between up to 4 projects. The contract for Phase 1 will terminate upon completion (31st March 2025). Subject to projects being taken forward to Phase 2 and additional funding of up to GBP500k being secured, there will be a restricted bidding process between Phase 1 suppliers for the delivery of Phase 2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04be96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016426-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£600 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ymholiadau.caffael@ceredigion.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1545570881

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERYSTWYTH
Postcode
SY23 3UE
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys

Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Llanbadarn Fawr
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

CENTRE FOR ENERGY EQUALITY

CHALLOCH ENERGY

GREEN GAUNTTLET

LAFAN

SEVERN WYE ENERGY AGENCY

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-04be96-2025-04-23T10:38:37+01:00",
    "date": "2025-04-23T10:38:37+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-04be96",
    "description": "Please note: This project is split into two phases. The value of the Phase 1 contracts awarded is GBP123923.20. It is the intention that there will be a restricted tender exercise undertaken for Phase 2 of the project, with successful organisations from Phase 1 being invited. The value of Phase 2 can be up to GBP500000 subject to Welsh Government funding being made available. (WA Ref:150115)",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "itt_114308",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Innovation to De-Carbonise Agricultural Communities while Optimising Rural Grids Challenge",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "73000000",
            "description": "Research and development services and related consultancy services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "This Challenge funding competition is part of the first cycle of a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI or Contracts for Innovation) programme funded by the Welsh Government Smart Living, known as the Whole Systems Research & Innovation for Decarbonisation (WSRID) SBRI 1.0 Challenge. This Challenge is to find a solution to managing the demand on rural grids in more innovative ways could help to reduce the cost of grid infrastructure and facilitate energy transition to net zero.",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "Ceredigion County Council is undertaking a SBRI type procurement exercise for this requirement. This Challenge funding competition is part of the first cycle of a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI or Contracts for Innovation) programme funded by the Welsh Government Smart Living, known as the Whole Systems Research & Innovation for Decarbonisation (WSRID) SBRI 1.0 Challenge. Additional information: Please see contract documentation for full details.",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "name": "Technical Project Summary",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "18.75"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Innovation & Intellectual Property",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "12.5"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Project Plan & Methodology",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "18.75"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Technical & Team Expertise",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "12.5"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Plan for Commercialisation",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "6.25"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Proposed Idea\\Technology",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "18.75"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "12.5"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "value": {
                    "amount": 600,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 90
                },
                "hasRenewal": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": true,
                "options": {
                    "description": "There are separate contracts for Phase 1 and Phase 2, both covered under this Notice. The funding for Phase 1 is GBP100k which is to be divided as necessary (unequally) between up to 4 projects. The contract for Phase 1 will terminate upon completion (31st March 2025). Subject to projects being taken forward to Phase 2 and additional funding of up to GBP500k being secured, there will be a restricted bidding process between Phase 1 suppliers for the delivery of Phase 2."
                },
                "status": "cancelled"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "71314300",
                        "description": "Energy-efficiency consultancy services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "73000000",
                        "description": "Research and development services and related consultancy services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "73210000",
                        "description": "Research consultancy services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "90713000",
                        "description": "Environmental issues consultancy services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKL1"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKL1"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Ceredigion/ Powys"
                }
            }
        ],
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/go/08701525019363BABE2C",
        "communication": {
            "atypicalToolUrl": "https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/go/08701525019363BABE2C"
        },
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "economic",
                "documentType": "economicSelectionCriteria"
            },
            {
                "id": "technical",
                "documentType": "technicalSelectionCriteria"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "procedure": {
            "isAccelerated": true,
            "acceleratedRationale": "Notification of receipt of funding and the tight deadline for project delivery means there is not enough time to allow for conventional timescales."
        },
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-12-11T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en",
                "cy"
            ],
            "bidValidityPeriod": {
                "endDate": "2025-06-11T23:59:59+01:00"
            }
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-12-11T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "bidOpening": {
            "date": "2024-12-11T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "hasRecurrence": false,
        "contractTerms": {
            "hasElectronicOrdering": true,
            "electronicInvoicingPolicy": "allowed",
            "hasElectronicPayment": true
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-1556",
            "name": "Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Canolfan Rheidol, Rhoddfa Padarn",
                "locality": "Aberystwyth",
                "region": "UKL1",
                "postalCode": "SY23 3UE",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 1545570881",
                "email": "ymholiadau.caffael@ceredigion.gov.uk",
                "url": "https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/go/08701525019363BABE2C"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer",
                "centralPurchasingBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.ceredigion.gov.uk",
                "buyerProfile": "https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0491",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "REGIONAL_AUTHORITY",
                        "description": "Regional or local authority"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "01",
                        "description": "General public services"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-111",
            "name": "High Court",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "High Court"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "WC2A 2LL",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 2079477501"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-144803",
            "name": "CHALLOCH ENERGY LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "CHALLOCH ENERGY LIMITED"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "9 Court Road",
                "locality": "Bridgend",
                "region": "UKL17",
                "postalCode": "CF311BE",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-144804",
            "name": "Lafan",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Lafan"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Dolafon, Ammanford",
                "locality": "CARMARTHENSHIRE",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "SA18 2NX",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-144805",
            "name": "SEVERN WYE ENERGY AGENCY LTD.",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "SEVERN WYE ENERGY AGENCY LTD."
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Pillar & Lucy House, Merchants Road",
                "locality": "Gloucester",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "GL25RG",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-144806",
            "name": "GREEN GAUNTTLET LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "GREEN GAUNTTLET LIMITED"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Woodside Barra Bourtie, Oldmeldrum",
                "locality": "Inverurie",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "AB510BH",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-144807",
            "name": "CENTRE FOR ENERGY EQUALITY LTD",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "CENTRE FOR ENERGY EQUALITY LTD"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "10 Farndon Close, Cuddington",
                "locality": "Northwich",
                "region": "UKD6",
                "postalCode": "CW82QH",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-1556",
        "name": "Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council"
    },
    "language": "en",
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "016426-2025-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-144803",
                    "name": "CHALLOCH ENERGY LIMITED"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-144804",
                    "name": "Lafan"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-144805",
                    "name": "SEVERN WYE ENERGY AGENCY LTD."
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-144806",
                    "name": "GREEN GAUNTTLET LIMITED"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-144807",
                    "name": "CENTRE FOR ENERGY EQUALITY LTD"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "016426-2025-1",
            "awardID": "016426-2025-1",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 625000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2025-01-06T00:00:00Z"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "6",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 7
            },
            {
                "id": "7",
                "measure": "smeBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 6
            },
            {
                "id": "8",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromEU",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 1
            },
            {
                "id": "9",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromNonEU",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 6
            },
            {
                "id": "10",
                "measure": "electronicBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 7
            }
        ]
    }
}