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title: "ESC20157 - Innovator Support Platform"
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# ESC20157 - Innovator Support Platform

Buyer: ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43857d04-2bc5-4f4b-8273-c975080365c2

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## Summary

The Energy Systems Catapult is contracting for the "ESC20157 - Innovator Support Platform," aimed at creating a digital environment for innovators in the energy sector. This tender process was initiated on 22nd May 2020, and the tender was published on the same day. The overall budget for the project is £60,000, and the procurement method used is an open procedure. The contract period is set to begin on 28th June 2020 and will last until 30th June 2022. It is significant to note that this tender is categorized under the software package and information systems industry and is based in Birmingham, England. The tender submission deadline was 12th June 2020.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for SMEs and technology firms specialising in software solutions for the energy sector. Companies that can demonstrate innovative approaches to supporting energy innovators and enhancing digital platforms would be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender. Engaging in this contract can lead to the development of relationships with the Energy Systems Catapult, a key player in supporting the evolution of energy innovations within the United Kingdom.

## Notice

The Innovator Support Platform (ISP) is looking to deliver a new and exciting digital environment for innovators in the energy sector. Through delivering this environment the ISP will support innovators in many areas of commercial development, including investment and international export. The site is intended to be an industry leading example of delivering support to innovation through a digital platform. Link to the tender: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=97b2c235-229c-ea11-80ff-005056b64545 please do not email ESC asking for the documents or link.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c5396d4-3af4-48d7-b610-038b862772d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2020 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,800 |
| 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 | ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NITROUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2020 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c5396d4-3af4-48d7-b610-038b862772d2
- 22 May 2020 at 12:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d123cf7-3c86-4ae6-aea3-c6700a69a9f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c5396d4-3af4-48d7-b610-038b862772d2
  29th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d123cf7-3c86-4ae6-aea3-c6700a69a9f2
  22nd May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=97b2c235-229c-ea11-80ff-005056b64545
  Link to Tender documents

## Notice URLs

- https://es.catapult.org.uk/

## Provenance

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