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Digital Knowledge Exchange Platform - Discovery Phase_NCA

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Heriot-Watt University as the buying organisation, seeking service provision for a Digital Knowledge Exchange Platform in the discovery phase. This contract, valued at £68,000, falls under the education industry category in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the tender status marked as complete. The contract was signed on 31 January 2022, and notable contact is available through Richard Kinghorn at Heriot-Watt University.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in digital platform development and knowledge exchange systems, especially those focused on the energy sector and sustainability. Companies like the Energy Systems Catapult, involved in bridging industry and research, are particularly well-suited to compete. The unique aspect of this contract is that it was awarded without competition due to the technical expertise provided by the sole supplier, creating potential future collaborations for businesses aiming to leverage similar innovative services.

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Notice Title

Digital Knowledge Exchange Platform - Discovery Phase_NCA

Notice Description

Service provision for new digital platform - discovery phase only.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists) Explanation: Heriot-Watt University has been awarded a grant by the EPSRC to deliver a Knowledge Exchange Platform. Following extensive market research carried out by members of the University Academic & Research community, it was found that service provider 'The Energy Systems Catapult' are the only provider to have the wealth of knowledge and experience in bridging the gap between industry, government, academia and research. They have specific experience exploring the opportunities and challenges associated with the UK meeting its Net Zero targets, including developing and implementing digital support tools for the community. 'The Energy Systems Catapult' will be providing the 'discovery phase' for the digital platform. Works will involve capturing the knowledge exchange requirements of all our stakeholders, design a knowledge exchange system specification, create a costed implementation action plan, and produce a procurement specification to build and implement the knowledge exchange platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000681415
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN439153
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20224 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
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Richard Kinghorn
Contact Email
r.g.kinghorn@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314514446

Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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