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Smart Living - Whole Systems Research and Innovation for Decarbonisation (WSRID) Programme

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Award

10 Feb 2026 at 09:26

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Sep 2024 at 09:35

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, acting as the buying organisation, has launched the "Smart Living - Whole Systems Research and Innovation for Decarbonisation (WSRID) Programme". This initiative is anchored in Caerdydd / Cardiff and focuses on the services industry category, specifically targeting research and development services and related consultancy services. As of the latest update, the procurement process is in the award stage, having commenced as a tender in September 2024, with key dates including a briefing session on 13th September 2024. The award notice was released on 10th February 2026. The procurement method was open, and the programme aims to distribute up to £2 million across two phases from 2024 to 2026. This aligns with regional strategic priorities across Wales' energy plans.

The WSRID Programme represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative decarbonisation solutions. Companies that focus on renewable energy, sustainable technologies, and strategic consulting are well-suited to engage in this programme. With funding available for feasibility and demonstrator phases, businesses have the potential to collaborate with public sector organisations, including Welsh Local Authorities and regional growth bodies, thus creating a robust pipeline for innovation within the local energy infrastructure. This tender offers a platform for innovative companies to participate in Wales' transition to a smart local energy system, fostering a locally-owned renewable energy landscape.

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Notice Title

Smart Living - Whole Systems Research and Innovation for Decarbonisation (WSRID) Programme

Notice Description

Byw'n Glyfar - Llywodraeth CymruRhaglen Ymchwil ac Arloesi Systemau Cyfan ar gyfer Datgarboneiddio (WSRID)CYSTADLEUAETH HERGan adeiladu ar lwyddiannau a'r hyn a ddysgwyd o raglenni SBRI a Chontractau Arloesi Byw'n Glyfar yn y gorffennol, bydd Llywodraeth Cymru yn ceisio ceisiadau gan sefydliadau'r sector cyhoeddus cyn bo hir i gynnig heriau datgarboneiddio yn seiliedig ar le a fydd yn ffocws ar gyfer rhaglen ariannu newydd sef Ymchwil ac Arloesi Systemau Cyfan ar gyfer Datgarboneiddio 1.0 (WSRID 1.0). Mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn bwriadu dyfarnu hyd at 2 filiwn o bunnoedd posibl drwy WSRID ar draws dau gam yn ystod 2024-2026.Bydd WSRID yn canolbwyntio ar ddatblygu cyfres o brosiectau arloesi datgarboneiddio (Heriau) sy'n adeiladu ar y dystiolaeth yn y 22 Cynllun Ynni Ardal Leol (LAEPs) ac sydd hefyd yn cyd-fynd a'r blaenoriaethau rhanbarthol strategol a amlinellir yn y pedwar Cynllun Ynni Rhanbarthol (REPs) sy'n cwmpasu Cymru gyfan.Ym Mlwyddyn 1 (Cam 1 - Dichonoldeb), bydd cyllid o hyd at 500,000 o bunnoedd yn cael ei ddyfarnu i hyd at 5 Perchennog Her (hyd at 100,000 o bunnoedd yr un). Y sefydliadau sy'n gymwys i fod yn Berchnogion Her WSRID yw Awdurdodau Lleol Cymru, Bargeinion Dinesig a Chyrff Twf Rhanbarthol yng Nghymru a Byrddau ac Ymddiriedolaethau Rhaglen Iechyd GIG Cymru. Bydd Perchenog Her llwyddiannus wedyn yn gyfrifol am gynnal rhagor o gystadlaethau dilynol i ddod o hyd i gyflenwyr i gyflawni prosiectau dichonoldeb arloesol gan ddefnyddio mecanwaith ariannu Contractau Arloesi. Mae cyllid pellach o tua 1.5 - 2 filiwn o bunnoedd yn debygol o fod ar gael ym Mlwyddyn 2 ar gyfer ail gam Arddangos WSRID.Bydd ffenestr cystadleuaeth Her Cam 1 WSRID yn agor ar gyfer ceisiadau gan gyrff sector cyhoeddus am fis, ac yn agor ar 2 Medi 2024. Cynhelir Digwyddiad Briffio arlein bore ddydd Gwener 13 Medi ar gyfer cyrff cyhoeddus cymwys a darpar gyflenwyr cyflawni prosiectau i ddysgu rhagor am y rhaglen. Cynhelir y sesiynau hyn yng Ngogledd a De Cymru, gan roi cyfle i ofyn cwestiynau ac i rwydweithio.Mae gan WSRID Byw'n Glyfar ffocws yn seiliedig ar le, ac mae'n cynnig cyfle i gryfhau a chefnogi rol arloesi mewn LAEPs. Mae'n cydweddu ag amcanion Ynni Cymru i ehangu ynni adnewyddadwy sy'n eiddo i bobl leol ac sy'n cael ei gynhyrchu a'i ddefnyddio yng Nghymru, a hefyd cyflymu'r broses o drosglwyddo i Systemau Ynni Lleol Clyfar (SLES) a'u rhoi ar waith. I ddysgu mwy am gynllun Byw'n Glyfar a rhaglenni SBRI/Contractau Arloesi eraill mae wedi'u cynnal ewch at https://www.llyw.cymru/cynllun-bywn-glyfarMae Gwasanaeth Ynni Llywodraeth Cymru yn cefnogi ac yn gweinyddu gweithgareddau ymgysylltu rhaglen WSRID gyda rhanddeiliaid ar ran Byw'n Glyfar Llywodraeth Cymru.I ddysgu rhagor am WSRID a chofrestru ar gyfer y Digwyddiadau Briffio ym mis Medi cysylltwch a WSRID@gwasanaethynni.cymru_____________Welsh Government - Smart LivingWhole Systems Research and Innovation for Decarbonisation (WSRID) ProgrammeCHALLENGE COMPETITIONBuilding on the successes and learnings from past Smart Living SBRI Contracts for Innovation programmes, the Welsh Government will shortly be seeking applications from public sector organisations to propose place-based, decarbonisation challenges that will be the focus for a new funding programme called the Whole System Research and Innovation for Decarbonisation 1.0 (WSRID 1.0). Welsh Government is looking to award up to a potential 2 million pounds through WSRID across two separate phases during 2024-2026.WSRID will focus on developing a pipeline of decarbonisation innovation projects (Challenges) that builds on the evidence in the 22 Local Area Energy Plans (LAEPs) and also aligns to the strategic regional priorities outlined in the four Regional Energy Plans (REPs) that cover Wales.In Year 1 (Phase 1 - Feasibility), funding of up to 500,000 pounds will be awarded to up to 5 Challenge Owners (up to 100,000 pounds each).Organisations eligible to be WSRID Challenge Owners are Welsh Local Authorities, City Deals and Regional Growth Bodies in Wales and NHS Wales Health Programme Boards and Trusts. Successful Challenge Owners will then be responsible for running further subsequent competitions to source suppliers to deliver innovative feasibility projects using the Contracts for Innovation funding mechanism. Further funding in the region of 1.5 - 2 million pounds is likely to be available in Year 2 for the second Demonstrator phase of WSRID.The WSRID Phase 1 Challenge competition window will open for bids from public sector bodies for one month, commencing 2 September 2024. A briefing event will be held online AM Friday 13 September for eligible public bodies and potential downstream project delivery suppliers to learn more about the programme. These sessions will be held in both North and South Wales, providing an opportunity to ask questions and to network.Smart Living WSRID has a place-based focus, and offers an opportunity to strengthen and support the role of innovation in LAEPs. It complements Ynni Cymru's objectives to expand locally-owned renewable energy used and generated in Wales and to accelerate the transition to and deployment of Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES). To learn more about the Smart Living scheme and other SBRI/Contracts for Innovation programmes it has run visit https://www.gov.wales/smart-living-schemeThe Welsh Government Energy Service is supporting and administering WSRID programme engagement activities with stakeholders on behalf of Welsh Government Smart Living.To learn more about WSRID and register for the Briefing Events in September contact: WSRID@energyservice.wales

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-144180
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144180
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£390,403 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Carly Jones, ICT Procurement
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARDIFF CAPITAL REGION

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