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title: "Flexibility Innovation Programme: Laboratory testing and demonstration of interoperable DSR applications in settings indicative of the real world."
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# Flexibility Innovation Programme: Laboratory testing and demonstration of interoperable DSR applications in settings indicative of the real world.

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06943004-ad7e-4ca0-8532-2b84f0ec2b13

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is currently conducting a tender for the "Flexibility Innovation Programme", which involves laboratory testing and demonstration of interoperable demand side response (DSR) applications. This project falls within the engineering-related scientific and technical services industry category and has a total contract value of £5,200,000. The tender is open until 7 March 2022, with an anticipated contract period starting on 30 April 2022 and ending on 30 July 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure with opportunities available to businesses in various delivery locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses capable of providing engineering-related scientific and technical services, particularly those specialising in DSR systems and laboratory testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply. Companies with expertise in demand response technologies and a track record in similar innovative projects will find this opportunity especially relevant to their growth ambitions.

## Notice

The purpose of this ITT is for the provision of independent laboratory testing and demonstration for demand side response (DSR) systems, in settings indicative of the real world. The work seeks to test and demonstrate how DSR services can be delivered by three different technical frameworks: Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 1878 and the principles of PAS 1879 PAS 1878 specifically using Annex D and the principles of PAS 1879 GB smart metering system in accordance with the Standalone Auxiliary Proportional Controller (SAPC) specification. The requirements of this competition will be procured through 2 Lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7df0de-9921-40bd-b438-34fe520da3cb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2022 - 30 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2022 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7df0de-9921-40bd-b438-34fe520da3cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7df0de-9921-40bd-b438-34fe520da3cb
  4th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Engineering-related-scientific-and-technical-services./38539R4Y47
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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