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title: "CPU 3539 Energy Storage System (ESS)"
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# CPU 3539 Energy Storage System (ESS)

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7f2a819-3e02-49c6-b5ea-4fd11852353d

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## Summary

Nottingham City Council is currently conducting an open tender for the procurement of an Energy Storage System (ESS) under the project title "CPU 3539 Energy Storage System (ESS)". The tender process is actively ongoing, with submissions due by 27th June 2022. The project aims to enhance renewable energy use in Eastcroft, optimise energy management, and develop interoperable energy management software. This contract has a total value of £350,000 and is classified under the CPV category for petroleum products, fuel, electricity, and other energy sources, with services to commence on 18th July 2022 and run until 17th July 2032.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy solutions, particularly those experienced in supplying, installing, and maintaining energy storage systems. Companies involved in renewable energy technologies and smart energy management, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE), will find this project well-suited for their capabilities. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can contribute to the ongoing development of sustainable energy solutions while expanding their market presence in the UK.

## Notice

Nottingham City Council (hereafter 'the Authority') is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the supply, installation and maintenance of an Energy Storage System (ESS). Project Aims * to maximise use of renewable energy in the buildings at Eastcroft and when charging the new EVs * to reduce costs by managing energy in a smart way and reducing demand during peak tariffs * To develop interoperable energy management software As part of this project, Nottingham City Council requests a solution for the supply, installation and operation of a 350kW/400kWh ESS and associated equipment on their Nottingham site. It has been assumed that the ESS will be composed of Lithium ion batteries. The energy storage system will be used for optimisation of on-site generation, arbitrage and stacked TSO (Transmission Service Operator) and Distribution Services Officer (DSO) services. As there is considerable ongoing evolution in National Grid services and with the emergence of DSO type services, we would like to procure a system that has the flexibility to be controlled and used for the best service stack at a given time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deac8e05-12a0-43ae-8bba-47c4a395f176 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2022 - 17 Jul 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

## Release History

- 26 May 2022 at 16:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deac8e05-12a0-43ae-8bba-47c4a395f176

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deac8e05-12a0-43ae-8bba-47c4a395f176
  26th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=dcde2be1-0cdd-ec11-8114-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk

## Provenance

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