--- title: "Research and Innovation Advisory Services to undertake a collaborative RD&I project with Prime Hybrid Energy Ltd entitled The development of new and innovative products and services for battery storage in domestic applications and communal mini-smart grids" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-116182e2-7a4b-4dbf-a621-684cf53c4cea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-116182e2-7a4b-4dbf-a621-684cf53c4cea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-116182e2-7a4b-4dbf-a621-684cf53c4cea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-116182e2-7a4b-4dbf-a621-684cf53c4cea.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KEELE UNIVERSITY" published: "2018-08-09" --- # Research and Innovation Advisory Services to undertake a collaborative RD&I project with Prime Hybrid Energy Ltd entitled The development of new and innovative products and services for battery storage in domestic applications and communal mini-smart grids Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-116182e2-7a4b-4dbf-a621-684cf53c4cea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-116182e2-7a4b-4dbf-a621-684cf53c4cea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-116182e2-7a4b-4dbf-a621-684cf53c4cea.json) ## Summary Keele University is inviting tenders for the provision of Research and Innovation Advisory Services as part of a collaborative project with Prime Hybrid Energy Ltd, focusing on developing innovative battery storage solutions for domestic applications and communal mini-smart grids. The procurement, classified under Research and Development Consultancy Services, is currently at the Tender stage, with submission deadlines set for 3rd September 2018. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2018 and extend until 30th September 2021, with a total fixed fee of £61,217. Tenders must comply with specific eligibility criteria, identifying as a 'Research Entity.' The procurement follows an open procedure method. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in research and development consultancy, particularly those recognised as Research Entities, such as Public Sector Research Establishments, Research and Development Organisations, and Higher Education Institutions. Engaging in this project could aid in fostering partnerships and enhancing service capabilities within the rapidly evolving energy sector. Companies capable of delivering high-quality research support are encouraged to participate, especially those focusing on innovative energy solutions that align with the Smart Energy Network Demonstrator initiative. ## Notice Tenders are invited from interested parties for the provision of Research and Innovation Advisory Services to Prime Hybrid Energy Ltd to be delivered as part of the Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND) project led by Keele University. The purpose of the procurement is to appoint a Service Provider to deliver research and innovation advisory services as detailed in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the ITT to support Prime Hybrid Energy Ltd. The tender is hence based upon a specific project research brief devised and written in conjunction with an individual SME beneficiary company. Given the need for one Service Provider to co-ordinate the delivery of all of the services required, the contract has not been divided into lots. In order for the University to meet the "Output Indicator Definitions Guidance for the European Regional Development Fund" it is a mandatory requirement of this invitation to tender that the Service Provider is a "Research Entity". A research entity is an organisation whose primary activity is R&D. This includes the following: * England Public Sector Research Establishments (PSRE) or equivalent. * Research and Development Organisations (RDO's) or equivalent. * Research and Technology Organisations (RTO's) or equivalent. * Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) or equivalent. * Further Education Institutions (FEIs) or equivalent. Tenderers must indicate on page 36 of the ITT which of the above organisation groups they belong to and provide documentary evidence in their tender submission to verify this. Any tenderer who is not a Research Entity or fails to provide documentary evidence to verify that they are a Research Entity, will be deemed non-compliant with the tender requirements and their tender will not be considered further. The SEND project (project reference code 32R16P00706) is part-funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020 and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The Research and Innovation Advisory Services required are also part funded by ERDF. The Service Provider will be paid a fixed total fee of PS61,217. This fee will cover the delivery of all of the services required under the contract including the C1, C4, C26 and C29 output (as detailed in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the ITT) covering the entire contract period, reflect the cost of providing a full-time graduate researcher, cover the delivery of the required quality of the proposal, and be fully inclusive of all expenses including travel and subsistence and accommodation costs, disbursements and any other costs but be exclusive of VAT. The fee will be fixed for the duration of the contract. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenderers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Tenderer in connection with taking part in this procurement, regardless of whether such costs arise as a direct or indirect consequence of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the University at any time. The SEND project (project reference code 32R16P00706) is part-funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020 and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The Research and Innovation Advisory Services required are also part funded by ERDF. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description Part-funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30d80f9b-7ea3-47a1-8162-3d0a40b2cbfa | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £61,217 | | 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 | KEELE UNIVERSITY | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST5 5BG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme | | Electoral ward | Keele | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 9 Aug 2018 at 08:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30d80f9b-7ea3-47a1-8162-3d0a40b2cbfa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30d80f9b-7ea3-47a1-8162-3d0a40b2cbfa 9th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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