--- title: "Scala Application Development Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-52f51cb4-de6e-45d4-a567-3ca0a0023df0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52f51cb4-de6e-45d4-a567-3ca0a0023df0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52f51cb4-de6e-45d4-a567-3ca0a0023df0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52f51cb4-de6e-45d4-a567-3ca0a0023df0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "PASSIVSYSTEMS LIMITED" published: "2017-10-24" --- # Scala Application Development Services Buyer: PASSIVSYSTEMS LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52f51cb4-de6e-45d4-a567-3ca0a0023df0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52f51cb4-de6e-45d4-a567-3ca0a0023df0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52f51cb4-de6e-45d4-a567-3ca0a0023df0.json) ## Summary PassivSystems Limited (PSL), a leading cleantech company based in Newbury, is seeking suppliers for Scala Application Development Services to support the Smart Energy Islands project in the Isles of Scilly. This tender, classified under the software development services industry, has a budget of £64,000 for a 6-month contract starting on 1st November 2017 and ending on 30th April 2018. The deadline for submitting bids was 18th October 2017, with a prior deadline for questions set for 11th October 2017. The procurement method follows an open procedure, allowing submissions from a broad range of bidders. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in software development and energy optimisation technologies. Companies capable of innovative software solutions, particularly those with experience in machine learning and agile development approaches, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. By securing a role in the Smart Energy Islands project, successful bidders can enhance their business profile and contribute to significant advancements in renewable energy management and technology in the region. ## Notice This Invitation to Tender is issued by PassivSystems Limited ("PSL"). PSL is one of the UK's leading cleantech companies, based in Newbury, which focuses on delivering innovative software solutions within the heating and renewable energy sector. As a technology company, PSL leads the sector in delivering innovative machine learning based solutions to energy optimisation in district heat and smart grid applications. Using an agile Kanban development approach, PSL deliver frequently and have a key focus on test automation and continuous delivery. Acting as a delivery partner to Hitachi Europe Limited, PSL will help deliver the Smart Energy Islands project on the Isles of Scilly, which is within the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly EU funding region, using funds secured from the European Regional Development Fund, part of the European Structural Investment Funds. The Smart Energy Islands project will provide the ICT enabling infrastructure to better balance the supply and demand of electricity on the Islands. This will enable a replicable model for increased penetration of renewables, control of energy uses, increasing resilience and efficiency, and reduced energy costs. Supporting the Islands' objectives of 40% renewable energy and 40% reduction in energy bills. To help deliver their requirements of the project, PSL are seeking to procure the specialist skills of a company to provide Scala Application Development Services. PSL's budget for this element of the project is PS64,000, therefore bids will only be accepted from those bidders whose total contract price for the 6-month contract period does not exceed this budget. Additional information: Bidders must complete Appendix 1 - Bidder Response Form and submit this in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format via email (with the subject of "Tender for Scala Application Development Services - Confidential") to PSL at procurement@passivsystems.com by 5pm on 18th October 2017. Bidders may submit questions and requests for clarification or further information by email to procurement@passivsystems.com until 5pm on 11th October 2017. If any bidder wishes to receive direct updates regarding questions received and answers provided during the clarification process, they must send an email entitled 'Clarification Updates - Direct Communication Request' to procurement@passivsystems.com providing the following information about their company: - Company Name; Company Address; Contact Point; Contact Telephone Number; and Contact Email Address. In addition to providing direct clarification updates to the bidders that request this, PSL will also periodically update this Contracts Finder webpage to include updates on all questions raised and the answers provided. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dff99bc-d77f-491d-8ee0-2e64ff1039c6 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Oct 2017 | | Contract period | 24 Oct 2017 - 24 Apr 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £64,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £58,080 | | 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 | PASSIVSYSTEMS LIMITED | | Locality | NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG14 2PZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | West Berkshire | | Electoral ward | Newbury Clay Hill | | Westminster constituency | Newbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MG TECH SOFTWARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72262000 - Software development services ## Release History - 24 Oct 2017 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dff99bc-d77f-491d-8ee0-2e64ff1039c6 - 4 Oct 2017 at 15:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b878247-532b-4eb6-b1ca-f741a42541e0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dff99bc-d77f-491d-8ee0-2e64ff1039c6 24th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b878247-532b-4eb6-b1ca-f741a42541e0 4th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eeea0ee9-87a1-4c69-bf74-316d6a71885d Invitation To Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0eb12a15-daf1-481e-8d0d-0ad5af05750a Appendix 1 - Bidder Response Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/76483d68-3b71-4974-9e90-5a9bdd1075cb Appendix 2 - Terms and Conditions of Contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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