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title: "Towards a Smarter and Flexible European Energy System"
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# Towards a Smarter and Flexible European Energy System

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b8f395e-096e-496f-a06e-f332be66b6d8

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently conducting a tender titled "Towards a Smarter and Flexible European Energy System", focused on research and development services related to smart energy solutions in Europe. This procurement process is in the active tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 16th July 2019. The contract period is expected to commence on 2nd August 2019 and run until 28th February 2020. The delivery addresses for proposals include various regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the wider European market.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the energy sector, particularly those involved in demand-side flexibility and smart energy solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is an open procedure designed to attract a diverse range of bidders. Companies that specialise in research and development, consultancy services, and innovative energy solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, leveraging their expertise to contribute to the evolving energy landscape in Europe.

## Notice

Towards a Smarter and Flexible European Energy System: A Market Study of Commercial Opportunity for Demand-Side Flexibility & Wider Smart Energy System Solutions in Europe.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f28fed4-950a-49a8-b708-9ea5f38f6828 |
| 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 | 28 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2019 - 28 Feb 2020 |
| 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 | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| 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

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2019 at 09:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f28fed4-950a-49a8-b708-9ea5f38f6828

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f28fed4-950a-49a8-b708-9ea5f38f6828
  28th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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