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title: "ESC23239 DPS for Software Development Services (ESC Modelling Tools)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037e4a"
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# ESC23239 DPS for Software Development Services (ESC Modelling Tools)

Buyer: ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037e4a

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## Summary

The Energy Systems Catapult (ESC) is rolling out a Dynamic Procurement System (DPS) for Software Development Services and Energy System Data Visualisation Services, necessary to enhance ESC's energy system modelling tools. This service procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a projected cumulative budget of approximately £250,000 to £1 million, contingent on funding approval. Key stages include tender updates as of 30 January 2025 and initial planning from 2 November 2022, with the project implementation spanning supplier and ESC offices in Birmingham, UK.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities by inviting suitable partners with strong software development and data visualisation competencies, regardless of prior energy system domain expertise. Particularly, it creates valuable openings for businesses specialising in innovative digital tool development and data visualisation solutions, aligning with ESC's objectives. Organisations fulfilling these skill requirements are urged to apply promptly to capitalise on the DPS, delivering services that will support future projects and broader energy system modelling tool developments.

## Notice

The Energy Systems Catapult (ESC) is launching a new Dynamic Procurement System (DPS). This DPS is for Software Development services and Energy System Data Visualisation services, both of which are required immediately to support projects developing ESC's energy system modelling tools. A total budget of circa PS250 thousand to PS1 million (subject to funding being approved) may be spent over the initial term of this DPS. Skills Required and Project Introduction For Lot 1, the skills required relate to professional development of software. Under Lot 1, ESC is seeking a software development partner to support the delivery of an innovative digital tool. This will be an energy system modelling tool to enable Local Area Energy Planning. For Lot 2, the skills required relate to development and implementation of data visualisation solutions which are required in several of ESC's energy system modelling tools. Under Lot 2, ESC is seeking organisations which can deliver these data visualisation solutions into existing and new tools - including both: (a) tools to be specified under future procurement events; and (b) potentially the Local Area Energy Planning Tool under Lot 1. A brief summary of the first project required under Lot 1 is provided in Appendix 7 - 'Indicative Project Outline for Lots 1 and 2'. Further projects are expected to be launched shortly. Domain expertise in energy systems and/or local planning is desirable but NOT essential, as ESC experts will be available to work with suppliers' teams. The priority is the essential professional software development and data visualisation skills, and organisations which have these software and/or visualisation skills are strongly encouraged to apply even if they do not have energy system / planning domain expertise. Details The DPS Application Pack is not attached to this advertisement. The pack includes a Guide to the DPS containing further information on the skills and experience required, details of the DPS framework, and information on how to complete the short application to become an approved supplier on this DPS. Appendices provide additional details of terms and application documents. Any interested organisation with the required skills and experience is strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Organisations are requested to notify ESC - as soon as possible - whether they intend to apply (or are potentially interested in applying) to join the DPS.

### Lot Information

New Local Area Energy Planning Tool

As detailed in the scope documents

Energy System Data Visualisation

as detailed in the scope documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003135-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Nov 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2025 at 15:13 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003135-2025
- 2 Nov 2022 at 09:36 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030911-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://es.catapult.org.uk/

## Provenance

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