--- title: "Research and Innovation Advisory Services to undertake a collaborative research, development and innovation project with HVDC Technologies Ltd entitled \"The Impact of Renewable Energy Schemes on Electrical Power Networks\"" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-543ea5af-0daa-45ad-b7e4-8dea35c5cc21" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-543ea5af-0daa-45ad-b7e4-8dea35c5cc21" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-543ea5af-0daa-45ad-b7e4-8dea35c5cc21.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-543ea5af-0daa-45ad-b7e4-8dea35c5cc21.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KEELE UNIVERSITY" published: "2018-04-20" --- # Research and Innovation Advisory Services to undertake a collaborative research, development and innovation project with HVDC Technologies Ltd entitled "The Impact of Renewable Energy Schemes on Electrical Power Networks" Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-543ea5af-0daa-45ad-b7e4-8dea35c5cc21 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-543ea5af-0daa-45ad-b7e4-8dea35c5cc21) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-543ea5af-0daa-45ad-b7e4-8dea35c5cc21.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Keele University, which is inviting tenders for "Research and Innovation Advisory Services" to support HVDC Technologies Ltd in a collaborative project focused on the impact of renewable energy schemes on electrical power networks. This project falls under the category of research and development consultancy services and is situated in Keele, Staffordshire, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender is presently at the 'Tender' stage, with submissions being accepted until 29 March 2018, and the contract period is expected to commence on 27 April 2018 and run through to 26 April 2021. The procurement method is open, specifically through an open procedure below the threshold, with a total fixed fee of £61,217 to be awarded to the chosen service provider. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those classified as "Research Entities" such as public sector research establishments, research and technology organisations, and higher education institutions. The requirement to provide documentary evidence of being a research entity means that companies with a strong focus on R&D capabilities will be best positioned to compete successfully. Participating businesses can leverage their expertise to support innovative energy solutions and potentially enhance their market standing in the growing sector of renewable energy technologies. ## Notice Tenders are invited from interested parties for the provision of Research and Innovation Advisory Services to HVDC Technologies Ltd to be delivered as part of the Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND) project led by Keele University. The purpose of the procurement is to appoint a Service Provider to deliver research and innovation advisory services as detailed in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the ITT to support HVDC Technologies Ltd. The tender is hence based upon a specific project research brief devised and written in conjunction with an individual SME beneficiary company. Given the need for one Service Provider to co-ordinate the delivery of all of the services required, the contract has not been divided into lots. In order for the University to meet the "Output Indicator Definitions Guidance for the European Regional Development Fund" it is a mandatory requirement of this invitation to tender that the Service Provider is a "Research Entity". A research entity is an organisation whose primary activity is R&D. This includes the following: * England Public Sector Research Establishments (PSRE) or equivalent. * Research and Development Organisations (RDO's) or equivalent. * Research and Technology Organisations (RTO's) or equivalent. * Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) or equivalent. * Further Education Institutions (FEIs) or equivalent. Tenderers must indicate on page 35 of the ITT which of the above organisation groups they belong to and provide documentary evidence in their tender submission to verify this. Any tenderer who is not a Research Entity or fails to provide documentary evidence to verify that they are a Research Entity, will be deemed non-compliant with the tender requirements and their tender will not be considered further. The SEND project (project reference code 32R16P00706) is part-funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020 and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The Research and Innovation Advisory Services required are also part funded by ERDF. The Service Provider will be paid a fixed total fee of PS61,217. This fee will cover the delivery of all of the services required under the contract including the C1, C4, C26 and C29 output (as detailed in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the ITT) covering the entire contract period, reflect the cost of providing a full-time graduate researcher, cover the delivery of the required quality of the proposal, and be fully inclusive of all expenses including travel and subsistence and accommodation costs, disbursements and any other costs but be exclusive of VAT. The fee will be fixed for the duration of the contract. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenderers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Tenderer in connection with taking part in this procurement, regardless of whether such costs arise as a direct or indirect consequence of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the University at any time. The SEND project (project reference code 32R16P00706) is part-funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020 and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The Research and Innovation Advisory Services required are also part funded by ERDF. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description Part-funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18cf5897-f101-4f6c-b238-7181eabd8f6f | | 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 | 20 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Apr 2018 - 26 Apr 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £61,217 | | 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 | KEELE UNIVERSITY | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST5 5BG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme | | Electoral ward | Keele | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Apr 2018 at 13:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18cf5897-f101-4f6c-b238-7181eabd8f6f - 12 Mar 2018 at 12:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18cf5897-f101-4f6c-b238-7181eabd8f6f - 12 Mar 2018 at 12:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18cf5897-f101-4f6c-b238-7181eabd8f6f - 9 Mar 2018 at 13:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18cf5897-f101-4f6c-b238-7181eabd8f6f - 9 Mar 2018 at 12:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18cf5897-f101-4f6c-b238-7181eabd8f6f - 9 Mar 2018 at 12:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18cf5897-f101-4f6c-b238-7181eabd8f6f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18cf5897-f101-4f6c-b238-7181eabd8f6f 20th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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