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title: "Development and piloting of the Energy Innovation Needs Assessment (EINA) methodology"
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# Development and piloting of the Energy Innovation Needs Assessment (EINA) methodology

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b1ac0a9-5235-48eb-8dec-668ede750aa2

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is conducting a tender for the development and piloting of the Energy Innovation Needs Assessment (EINA) methodology. This procurement, classified under 'Design and execution of research and development', is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 8th March 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 1st May 2017 and will conclude on 30th April 2018. This open procedure invites contractors or consortia to engage with government experts to assess the research, development, and deployment needs of low carbon energy technologies in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their footprint in the sustainable energy sector. Businesses with expertise in research and development, particularly those focused on low carbon technologies, will find this project aligned with their capabilities. Participating in this contract could enhance their credibility and positioning within the evolving energy landscape, while contributing to the UK's climate change objectives.

## Notice

BEIS is seeking a contractor (or consortium) to develop, in consultation with government technical and analytical experts, a methodology to assess the RD&D needs of low carbon energy demand and supply technologies, sectors and themes towards 2050. The contractor will then pilot and revise the methodology, ready for it to be used to give UK government insights into the potential of technology to: *Reduce deployment costs; *Generate benefit to the UK; *Meet UK climate change targets

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/464c72ab-fa57-4c45-a828-b1f599d5144a |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AW |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2017 at 12:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/464c72ab-fa57-4c45-a828-b1f599d5144a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/464c72ab-fa57-4c45-a828-b1f599d5144a
  6th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Design-and-execution-of-research-and-development./JMU898H4S9
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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