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title: "Innovation to De-Carbonise Agricultural Communities while Optimising Rural Grids Challenge"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04be96"
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# Innovation to De-Carbonise Agricultural Communities while Optimising Rural Grids Challenge

Buyer: CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04be96

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Innovation to De-Carbonise Agricultural Communities while Optimising Rural Grids Challenge" is being managed by Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council. It falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, focusing specifically on energy efficiency and environmental issues. The project's location is in Ceredigion, Powys, within the region UKL1. The procurement, which was initiated under an open procedure, has reached the Award stage with active status as of April 2025. The process is part of the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) programme, funded by the Welsh Government, with the entire project value potentially reaching up to GBP625,000 once Phase 2 funding is confirmed. The tender was accelerated due to time constraints in project delivery, with the contract period for Phase 1 ending on 31st March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in innovation and energy transition technologies. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in decarbonisation strategies, energy-efficiency consultancy, and related sectors are well-suited to compete. By participating, businesses can gain access to potentially substantial government funding and collaborate on cutting-edge research initiatives aimed at managing rural grid demands innovatively. The initiative not only aligns with environmental sustainability goals but also facilitates long-term business growth through strategic involvement in the energy sector. The availability of Phase 1 funding up to GBP123,923.20 and the prospects of participating in a restricted tender for Phase 2 create an attractive proposition for innovative solutions providers.

## Notice

This Challenge funding competition is part of the first cycle of a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI or Contracts for Innovation) programme funded by the Welsh Government Smart Living, known as the Whole Systems Research & Innovation for Decarbonisation (WSRID) SBRI 1.0 Challenge. This Challenge is to find a solution to managing the demand on rural grids in more innovative ways could help to reduce the cost of grid infrastructure and facilitate energy transition to net zero.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Ceredigion County Council is undertaking a SBRI type procurement exercise for this requirement. This Challenge funding competition is part of the first cycle of a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI or Contracts for Innovation) programme funded by the Welsh Government Smart Living, known as the Whole Systems Research & Innovation for Decarbonisation (WSRID) SBRI 1.0 Challenge. Additional information: Please see contract documentation for full details.

Options: There are separate contracts for Phase 1 and Phase 2, both covered under this Notice. The funding for Phase 1 is GBP100k which is to be divided as necessary (unequally) between up to 4 projects. The contract for Phase 1 will terminate upon completion (31st March 2025). Subject to projects being taken forward to Phase 2 and additional funding of up to GBP500k being secured, there will be a restricted bidding process between Phase 1 suppliers for the delivery of Phase 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016426-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £600 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £625,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERYSTWYTH |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY23 3UE |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales |
| Local authority | Ceredigion |
| Electoral ward | Llanbadarn Fawr |
| Westminster constituency | Ceredigion Preseli |
| Delivery location | TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | CENTRE FOR ENERGY EQUALITY; CHALLOCH ENERGY; GREEN GAUNTTLET; LAFAN; SEVERN WYE ENERGY AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016426-2025
- 25 Nov 2024 at 16:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038071-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ceredigion.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/go/08701525019363BABE2C
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0491

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