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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 00:00

Tender

25 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Innovation to De-Carbonise Agricultural Communities while Optimising Rural Grids Challenge" was initiated by Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council. This procurement falls under the services category and aims to de-carbonise rural grids, supporting the energy transition to net zero. The procurement process is part of a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) programme funded by the Welsh Government. Located in Ceredigion/Powys (UKL1), the process was conducted through an open procedure, ensuring competitive transparency. The tender phase concluded on 11th December 2024, with the contract award and signing occurring on 6th January 2025. The procurement included two phases, with respective deadlines and funding up to GBP 500,000 for the second phase.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), engaged in innovative energy solutions. With several SME suppliers, including CHALLOCH ENERGY LIMITED and SEVERN WYE ENERGY AGENCY LTD., being awarded contracts, the procurement supports innovative business growth. Enterprises specialising in renewable energy, grid optimisation, and infrastructure innovation would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The potential for additional funding in Phase 2 indicates further business opportunities for those successfully participating in Phase 1 and highlights the procurement's role in advancing community energy projects.

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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.. 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-kuma6s-146303
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146303
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gwenan.hughes@ceredigion.gov.uk, 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
Aberaeron and Aberarth
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV494725
    Innovation to De-Carbonise Agricultural Communities while Optimising Rural Grids Challenge - 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.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR508318
    Innovation to De-Carbonise Agricultural Communities while Optimising Rural Grids Challenge - 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.

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