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title: "Flexibility Innovation Programme: Lot 1 - Laboratory testing and demonstration of interoperable DSR applications in settings indicative of the real world"
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# Flexibility Innovation Programme: Lot 1 - Laboratory testing and demonstration of interoperable DSR applications in settings indicative of the real world

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfc4edf9-890c-4619-8429-02665a36ebe7

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has awarded the contract for the Flexibility Innovation Programme. The procurement involves Laboratory testing and demonstration of interoperable DSR applications related to Electricity distribution and research consultancy services. The contract value is GBP 2,608,655. The procurement method was an Open procedure above the threshold. The contract period starts on September 1, 2022, and ends on March 31, 2024.

This tender presents business opportunities in the services sector, particularly for companies specializing in research and development consultancy services and design and execution of research and development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this contract. Businesses located in the United Kingdom, Europe, and other specified locations can participate in this procurement process. The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy is the contracting authority overseeing this opportunity.

## Notice

Flexibility Innovation Programme: Laboratory testing and demonstration of interoperable DSR applications in settings indicative of the real world (Lot 1 of 2) Lot 1 contract award is for the provision of design and delivery of laboratory testing, including the design of conformance testing and performance testing schemes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ca3a50-7879-4259-baa0-b3e11a5bf951 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,608,655 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,608,655 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENGAGE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2022 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ca3a50-7879-4259-baa0-b3e11a5bf951

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ca3a50-7879-4259-baa0-b3e11a5bf951
  30th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2525507-6303-4fe6-9732-a4f5c20e745b
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca6d5a04-e8c2-4650-b1ba-74eaa9b8c8cc
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df90f432-968a-4884-a42d-26b11a627e5d
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4683fb4e-84a5-406a-ae42-20651bb01a9f
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