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title: "SBRI - Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Programme: Phase 2 (Notice 2 of 2)"
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# SBRI - Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Programme: Phase 2 (Notice 2 of 2)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b64a21af-6504-40dc-a286-14f012237010

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy is overseeing the award phase of the SBRI - Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Programme: Phase 2. This programme, which falls under the category of research and experimental development services, supports innovative projects aimed at enhancing sustainable biomass production in the UK. The initial invitation to tender was issued on 20 December 2021, and the contract period commenced on 20 June 2022, extending until 31 March 2025. The total contract award value is approximately £5,955,907, and the procurement method used is classified as 'Other - SBRI'.

This tender presents an exceptional opportunity for businesses involved in biomass production, agricultural research, and sustainable development. Companies specialising in innovative agricultural technologies, energy production, or environmental consultancy may find this project particularly relevant. The programme encourages collaboration with various feedstock types and supports a diverse range of technological innovations, making it ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the green technology and bioenergy sectors looking to expand their market presence and contribute to the UK’s sustainability goals.

## Notice

Award Notice 2 of 2 for SBRI - Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Programme: Phase 2 On 20 December 2021 the Authority issued an invitation to tender to participants of Phase 1 of the Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Programme, for the demonstration phase of the programme (Phase 2). The programme supports projects that seek to increase the production of sustainable UK biomass by funding innovative project development ideas that address barriers to biomass feedstocks production This project demonstration phase will enable suppliers to demonstrate innovations that will deliver commercially viable innovations in biomass production. Phase 2 runs for just under 3 years and is supporting a variety of feedstock types, from miscanthus to short rotation coppice willow to macroalgae. It also supports a variety of technology innovations that seek to improve productivity, through breeding, planting, cultivating and harvesting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a51451cf-5a80-4095-8c87-44f3b2ee7aef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - SBRI |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,955,907 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,955,907 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY; AGRI-FOOD AND BIOSCIENCES INSTITUTE; ROTHAMSTED RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2022 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a51451cf-5a80-4095-8c87-44f3b2ee7aef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a51451cf-5a80-4095-8c87-44f3b2ee7aef
  20th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b042868-f7e9-405b-81c1-9264363b792a
  Ts&Cs and Guidance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5883480d-8a7a-495b-8821-cffd13c718b5
  Redacted Contract Cover Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1666eaf1-e137-40f4-bc55-e71b6eba8ec1
  Redacted Contract Cover Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aaea651b-abc6-43b3-9658-afef8ff456ea
  Redacted Contract Cover Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b55f121b-7cd7-45eb-ae9c-2f2ad72cff1b
  Ts&Cs and Guidance

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