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title: "SBRI Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Project, Phase 1"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-24dd0005-7070-4109-8ad9-687af3ed79c6"
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buyer: "BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY"
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# SBRI Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Project, Phase 1

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24dd0005-7070-4109-8ad9-687af3ed79c6

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## Summary

The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy has initiated the "Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Programme," aimed at enhancing the production of sustainable domestic biomass. The procurement is classified under Research and development services with a budget of £200,000 allocated for the project phases. The tender period concluded on 7 May 2021, and the contract is scheduled to start on 14 June 2021 and continue until 31 January 2022. This initiative is part of a broader net zero investment strategy, which emphasises innovative clean energy solutions across the UK.

This procurement opportunity presents significant prospects for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations with strong technical skills in biomass production innovation. Eligible bidders can apply for competitive funding to develop projects addressing biomass production barriers through various innovative techniques, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses specialising in agricultural technology, sustainable energy, and environmental consultancy. With two distinct project lots available, businesses are encouraged to submit robust proposals that can drive commercial viability and environmental sustainability.

## Notice

On 3 March 2021 the Authority issued an invitation to tender for the provision of increasing the production of sustainable UK biomass by funding innovative project development ideas that address barriers to biomass feedstocks production. It will support those who are seeking to improve productivity, through breeding, planting, cultivating and harvesting. This project development phase will enable suppliers to develop strong project proposals that will deliver commercially viable innovations in biomass production.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/129361ea-aad1-4f53-8c32-392828a85950 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - SBRI |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £199,644 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,949,812 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 25 |
| Supplier names | ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY; CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY; UNIVERSITY OF SURREY; ECCL 2020; FOREST CREATION PARTNERS; GREEN FUELS RESEARCH; HENNOCK INTERNATIONAL; IMPACT LABORATORIES; J GEORGE LIMITED T/A HEJ HARVESTER; MOSTEX GLOBAL SOLUTIONS; NEW ENERGY FARMS (NEF; NIAB; NMC2; PHYCOFOODS; REHEAT (RENEWABLE TECHNOLOGIES; RICKERBY ESTATES; ROTHAMSTED RESEARCH; SEAB POWER; SEAGROWN; SYSTEMS, POWER AND ENERGY RESEARCH DIVISION, UNIVERSITY OF GLASG; TEESDALE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING LTD (TEC; TERRAVESTA FARMS; THE AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE; UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY; UNIVERSITY OF YORK; WHITE HORSE ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2021 at 09:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/129361ea-aad1-4f53-8c32-392828a85950
- 19 Aug 2021 at 17:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/129361ea-aad1-4f53-8c32-392828a85950
- 28 Apr 2021 at 15:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f646587-8724-42e5-b413-951551224f70
- 15 Apr 2021 at 17:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f646587-8724-42e5-b413-951551224f70
- 19 Mar 2021 at 15:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f646587-8724-42e5-b413-951551224f70
- 3 Mar 2021 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f646587-8724-42e5-b413-951551224f70

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/129361ea-aad1-4f53-8c32-392828a85950
  6th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f646587-8724-42e5-b413-951551224f70
  28th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/72134cc6-dc54-4614-bd3f-e395208cefcc
  Phase 1 Competition Guidance Notes
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d85c2db3-e9c4-423a-9c31-86357e5cf5d4
  Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/149d32f6-7561-4de5-b278-1159f414435f
  Scoping Study Background Report
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e363550-f9f6-4891-99fe-12f484eda001
  Scoping Study Final Report
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f6fdaa2-30b1-4a2b-95c8-d0c1d7b0beea
  Supplier Day Presentation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e0013916-a331-4d44-8c43-1a8b7d8e8561
  Supplier Day Q&A
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d990e522-75ca-4a2f-81f4-dc67fdfc7c40
  Application Form: Lot 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/165ea203-47fd-47c8-ad64-a520bf27c40a
  Application Form: Lot 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/31cd9021-aa87-4fef-9297-81c4ff0f769e
  Declaration Form (1-4)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e79e0261-9b0b-48fc-bfab-fa6c899cbb45
  Declaration Form 5 (GDPR)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/937cbfb5-6e29-4df4-b7fb-b990e9fdf629
  Scoping Study: multi-criteria analysis
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/297669b6-9a36-458a-b217-dc9c30462e81
  Phase 1 Finance Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64fd5b58-6f4d-4338-8c0b-1ba98cf28215
  Phase 1 Guidance notes - Updated 19 March 2021
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ebf6451-0e42-4e8d-be9d-677b481576d6
  Q&A Published 19 March 2021
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de631764-bc82-4266-b02d-45f360f9deeb
  T&Cs
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d09717a6-0801-4390-96b2-d222497da6c1
  Application Form: Lot 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fbc518ed-a2c6-4f68-b1a2-27ff85e944ed
  Application Form: Lot 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/573a452c-819d-43c6-9083-ddaf15ee940a
  Declarations 1-4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b648cab-1de8-409d-a62d-0a74ee1d050a
  Updated GDPR Declaration
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c13033b-4696-4df1-a7c0-0386569a3c94
  Phase 1 Finance Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1489488b-4711-47b5-b114-3225bc375b70
  Supplier Day Presentation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53bec170-5b31-494d-b809-03ec3cfdfbbe
  Supplier Day Q&A
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b00cdc78-cb91-4b21-8104-d6b1e706748f
  Scoping Study Final Report
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57a9fa9e-7c61-4425-8dcd-0462f9bd9c4b
  Scoping Study Background Report
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8aa4c0e3-0a30-48c7-8b0d-6c8e7bbcc931
  Scoping Study: multi-criteria analysis
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4836499-e864-4ba8-96d0-980b80ccfaf5
  Second Q&A

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