---
title: "Leadership of the Smart Energy Systems Cluster for the West Midlands"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e21c0c90-e3ab-4f58-9cc7-cb6e88bed0f1"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e21c0c90-e3ab-4f58-9cc7-cb6e88bed0f1"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e21c0c90-e3ab-4f58-9cc7-cb6e88bed0f1.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e21c0c90-e3ab-4f58-9cc7-cb6e88bed0f1.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-12-05"
---

# Leadership of the Smart Energy Systems Cluster for the West Midlands

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e21c0c90-e3ab-4f58-9cc7-cb6e88bed0f1

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e21c0c90-e3ab-4f58-9cc7-cb6e88bed0f1)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e21c0c90-e3ab-4f58-9cc7-cb6e88bed0f1.json)

## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for leading the Smart Energy Systems Cluster in the West Midlands. The contract, titled "Leadership of the Smart Energy Systems Cluster for the West Midlands," falls under the industry category of Energy and related services (CPV code: 71314000). The tender process was competitive and operated below the threshold, with key deadlines including the tender period end date on 20th September 2024 and the contract period starting on 14th October 2024, concluding on 31st March 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £74,835, was given to Energy Systems Catapult, headquartered in Birmingham (postal code B19 3SD), with the award being published on 5th December 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in smart energy systems to innovate and move up the value chain. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to engage with this project, given the focus on business growth and productivity within the cluster. By participating, businesses can enhance their visibility, form strategic partnerships, and align with the region's overarching energy innovation objectives. The initiative aims to promote and advance smart energy systems, creating avenues for sustained business development and scaling of operations.

## Notice

An RfQ was developed to commisson an organisation to be the distinct smart energy systems cluster lead for the West Midlands. The primary objective shall be to represent, promote, and advance the interests of the smart energy systems cluster in line with and building on our existing Steering Group structure. The innovation and business growth aspect can add most value in this commission, setting out the opportunities and needs of different types of smart energy systems businesses to innovate, move up value chains and ultimately become more productive.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/028df31f-d4dc-4f2c-97db-19c9776c2a79 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,835 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,835 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B19 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/028df31f-d4dc-4f2c-97db-19c9776c2a79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/028df31f-d4dc-4f2c-97db-19c9776c2a79
  5th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e21c0c90-e3ab-4f58-9cc7-cb6e88bed0f1. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e21c0c90-e3ab-4f58-9cc7-cb6e88bed0f1.json.