--- title: "Research and Innovation Advisory Services to undertake a collaborative research, development and innovation project with Power Technologies Ltd entitled \"Control of Widely Distributed Non-stiff Electrical Power Systems\"" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6ffede98-5994-44d7-8769-c9b3be9873ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6ffede98-5994-44d7-8769-c9b3be9873ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ffede98-5994-44d7-8769-c9b3be9873ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ffede98-5994-44d7-8769-c9b3be9873ae.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KEELE UNIVERSITY" published: "2018-04-23" --- # Research and Innovation Advisory Services to undertake a collaborative research, development and innovation project with Power Technologies Ltd entitled "Control of Widely Distributed Non-stiff Electrical Power Systems" Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ffede98-5994-44d7-8769-c9b3be9873ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6ffede98-5994-44d7-8769-c9b3be9873ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ffede98-5994-44d7-8769-c9b3be9873ae.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Keele University seeking tenders for Research and Innovation Advisory Services as part of the Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND) project, in collaboration with Power Technologies Ltd. This opportunity, titled "Control of Widely Distributed Non-stiff Electrical Power Systems," falls within the research and development consultancy services industry. The tender is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 14th May 2018. The total value of the contract is £61,217, and the service provider will be required to start delivering services from 12th June 2018, continuing until 11th June 2021, based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and technology, particularly those classified as Research Entities. Companies falling under categories such as Public Sector Research Establishments, Research and Development Organisations, and Higher Education Institutions are highly encouraged to participate. Being part of a project funded by the European Regional Development Fund, this contract not only supports growth in research capacities but also allows successful tenders to expand their involvement in innovative energy solutions in collaboration with established partners like Keele University and Power Technologies Ltd. ## Notice Tenders are invited from interested parties for the provision of Research and Innovation Advisory Services to Power 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 Power 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/fedb8098-988e-4647-a935-d7dc03c1a0f6 | | 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 | 23 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 14 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Jun 2018 - 11 Jun 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 - 23 Apr 2018 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fedb8098-988e-4647-a935-d7dc03c1a0f6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fedb8098-988e-4647-a935-d7dc03c1a0f6 23rd 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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