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title: "Flexibility Innovation Programme: Energy System Digital Spine Feasibility Study"
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# Flexibility Innovation Programme: Energy System Digital Spine Feasibility Study

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b2025e4-8e89-49c7-a109-799ead9bb257

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has initiated a tender for a feasibility study on the 'digital spine' concept for the energy system. The title of the tender is "Flexibility Innovation Programme: Energy System Digital Spine Feasibility Study". This procurement falls under the industry category of Energy and related services. The contract is valued at £204,000 and follows an open procedure (above threshold). The tender period ends on 21st November 2022, with the contract scheduled to be effective from 16th December 2022 to 31st May 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers to engage in exploring open-source, distributed solutions for energy system data exchange. Businesses involved in energy and related services, especially those with expertise in digital innovations and stakeholder engagement, would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, with the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy serving as the contracting authority for this procurement.

## Notice

The purpose of this ITT is to procure a Supplier to carry out a six-month feasibility study assessing the feasibility of a 'digital spine' concept for the energy system. We expect the study will explore open-source, distributed solutions for exchange of energy system data, including definition/scope options analysis, stakeholder engagement, security and operability implications, user journeys, and costs. To register your interest and apply for this tender go to the following website https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb97e6dc-1f9a-4c91-8adb-9c5cdaa7d51b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2022 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £204,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2022 at 13:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb97e6dc-1f9a-4c91-8adb-9c5cdaa7d51b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb97e6dc-1f9a-4c91-8adb-9c5cdaa7d51b
  10th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/

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