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title: "Research and Innovation Advisory Services to undertake a collaborative research, development and innovation project with Beta Research Ltd entitled \"Transient energy sources to support renewable energy conversion systems\" - AWARD"
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# Research and Innovation Advisory Services to undertake a collaborative research, development and innovation project with Beta Research Ltd entitled "Transient energy sources to support renewable energy conversion systems" - AWARD

Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91c7f954-a173-45c5-b0e8-c3814603b6c9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Keele University seeking to appoint a Service Provider for Research and Innovation Advisory Services as part of the Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND) project, in collaboration with Beta Research Ltd. This project, classified under the research and development consultancy services industry, is based in Staffordshire, United Kingdom. The award of the contract was officially made on 6th February 2018, with the contract commencing on 27th February 2018 and extending until 26th February 2021. The total fixed fee for the awarded contract is £61,217, covering all required services, including associated expenses. Interested tenderers had to submit their proposals by the deadline of 5th January 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those classified as Research Entities, such as Public Sector Research Establishments, Research and Development Organisations, and Higher Education Institutions. Companies capable of providing innovative advisory services in line with the SEND project's objectives could leverage this contract to enhance their profiles and expand their operational capabilities. Engaging in such projects not only fosters business growth but also contributes to advancements in renewable energy solutions.

## Notice

Tenders are invited from interested parties for the provision of Research and Innovation Advisory Services to Beta Research 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 Beta Research Ltd. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc2dc82d-deb2-4268-b3e5-9e6baec7d3a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2018 - 26 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,217 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,217 |
| 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 | KEELE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | STAFFORDSHIRE |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2018 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc2dc82d-deb2-4268-b3e5-9e6baec7d3a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc2dc82d-deb2-4268-b3e5-9e6baec7d3a9
  26th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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