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title: "Smart TRV - Soft Market Testing 2023"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX"
published: "2023-08-14"
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# Smart TRV - Soft Market Testing 2023

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c04fed75-84ea-4c67-beda-ecb78576d942

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## Summary

The University of Essex has issued a tender titled "Smart TRV - Soft Market Testing 2023" as part of their procurement process for electrothermic appliances. The University is looking to install 4,300 SMART TRVs across various locations to enhance energy efficiency. The tender deadline for submissions is on 28th August 2023, with a contract period starting from 4th March 2024 until 3rd March 2027.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses in energy and related services, energy management, and energy efficiency consultancy sectors to provide innovative solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this tender opportunity. Suppliers will need to offer SMART TRVs that meet the University's stringent requirements, including long-range communication, energy harvesting capabilities, and robust design for heating efficiency.

## Notice

**SOFT MARKET TESTING ONLY** The University is seeking to install SMART TRV which provides a high-tech solutions to heat only the rooms in use. The SMART TRV should be robust and able to communicate long-range The SMART TRV should harvest energy from the heat without the need of batteries. Access to an online portal or dashboard to monitor and measure energy usage and carbon emissions from each individual rooms. Generate monthly energy monitoring and carbon reports through the online portal or dashboard. The SMART TRV communicates to Gateway devices which are capable of connecting to the internet using a built-in 5G SIM card and using LTE when conventional LAN networks are unavailable. Data communication is encoded and is end to end encrypted. The SMART TRV uses an interface that enables room users to adjust the heating temperature according to their preferences using their smartphones or via a web link. The University is seeking suppliers to provide 4,300 SMART TRVs to reduce heating in offices and student accommodation rooms to achieve the following: Eliminate heating empty rooms Measure energy consumption and carbon emissions in individual rooms Measure and monitor energy, cost and carbon savings though an online Cloud based dashboard Determine actual energy usage and identify targeted investment opportunities for enhanced efficiency

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8911af6e-c473-4105-a3c5-8cb9e49cddee |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2024 - 3 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 39711300 - Electrothermic appliances
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71314200 - Energy-management services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2023 at 12:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8911af6e-c473-4105-a3c5-8cb9e49cddee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8911af6e-c473-4105-a3c5-8cb9e49cddee
  14th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX
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