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title: "Smart Living - Whole Systems Research and Innovation for Decarbonisation (WSRID) Programme"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-144180"
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buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
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# Smart Living - Whole Systems Research and Innovation for Decarbonisation (WSRID) Programme

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-144180

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## Summary

The Welsh Government, acting as the buying organisation, has launched the "Smart Living - Whole Systems Research and Innovation for Decarbonisation (WSRID) Programme". This initiative is anchored in Caerdydd / Cardiff and focuses on the services industry category, specifically targeting research and development services and related consultancy services. As of the latest update, the procurement process is in the award stage, having commenced as a tender in September 2024, with key dates including a briefing session on 13th September 2024. The award notice was released on 10th February 2026. The procurement method was open, and the programme aims to distribute up to £2 million across two phases from 2024 to 2026. This aligns with regional strategic priorities across Wales' energy plans.

The WSRID Programme represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative decarbonisation solutions. Companies that focus on renewable energy, sustainable technologies, and strategic consulting are well-suited to engage in this programme. With funding available for feasibility and demonstrator phases, businesses have the potential to collaborate with public sector organisations, including Welsh Local Authorities and regional growth bodies, thus creating a robust pipeline for innovation within the local energy infrastructure. This tender offers a platform for innovative companies to participate in Wales' transition to a smart local energy system, fostering a locally-owned renewable energy landscape.

## Notice

Byw'n Glyfar - Llywodraeth CymruRhaglen Ymchwil ac Arloesi Systemau Cyfan ar gyfer Datgarboneiddio (WSRID)CYSTADLEUAETH HERGan adeiladu ar lwyddiannau a'r hyn a ddysgwyd o raglenni SBRI a Chontractau Arloesi Byw'n Glyfar yn y gorffennol, bydd Llywodraeth Cymru yn ceisio ceisiadau gan sefydliadau'r sector cyhoeddus cyn bo hir i gynnig heriau datgarboneiddio yn seiliedig ar le a fydd yn ffocws ar gyfer rhaglen ariannu newydd sef Ymchwil ac Arloesi Systemau Cyfan ar gyfer Datgarboneiddio 1.0 (WSRID 1.0). Mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn bwriadu dyfarnu hyd at 2 filiwn o bunnoedd posibl drwy WSRID ar draws dau gam yn ystod 2024-2026.Bydd WSRID yn canolbwyntio ar ddatblygu cyfres o brosiectau arloesi datgarboneiddio (Heriau) sy'n adeiladu ar y dystiolaeth yn y 22 Cynllun Ynni Ardal Leol (LAEPs) ac sydd hefyd yn cyd-fynd a'r blaenoriaethau rhanbarthol strategol a amlinellir yn y pedwar Cynllun Ynni Rhanbarthol (REPs) sy'n cwmpasu Cymru gyfan.Ym Mlwyddyn 1 (Cam 1 - Dichonoldeb), bydd cyllid o hyd at 500,000 o bunnoedd yn cael ei ddyfarnu i hyd at 5 Perchennog Her (hyd at 100,000 o bunnoedd yr un). Y sefydliadau sy'n gymwys i fod yn Berchnogion Her WSRID yw Awdurdodau Lleol Cymru, Bargeinion Dinesig a Chyrff Twf Rhanbarthol yng Nghymru a Byrddau ac Ymddiriedolaethau Rhaglen Iechyd GIG Cymru. Bydd Perchenog Her llwyddiannus wedyn yn gyfrifol am gynnal rhagor o gystadlaethau dilynol i ddod o hyd i gyflenwyr i gyflawni prosiectau dichonoldeb arloesol gan ddefnyddio mecanwaith ariannu Contractau Arloesi. Mae cyllid pellach o tua 1.5 - 2 filiwn o bunnoedd yn debygol o fod ar gael ym Mlwyddyn 2 ar gyfer ail gam Arddangos WSRID.Bydd ffenestr cystadleuaeth Her Cam 1 WSRID yn agor ar gyfer ceisiadau gan gyrff sector cyhoeddus am fis, ac yn agor ar 2 Medi 2024. Cynhelir Digwyddiad Briffio arlein bore ddydd Gwener 13 Medi ar gyfer cyrff cyhoeddus cymwys a darpar gyflenwyr cyflawni prosiectau i ddysgu rhagor am y rhaglen. Cynhelir y sesiynau hyn yng Ngogledd a De Cymru, gan roi cyfle i ofyn cwestiynau ac i rwydweithio.Mae gan WSRID Byw'n Glyfar ffocws yn seiliedig ar le, ac mae'n cynnig cyfle i gryfhau a chefnogi rol arloesi mewn LAEPs. Mae'n cydweddu ag amcanion Ynni Cymru i ehangu ynni adnewyddadwy sy'n eiddo i bobl leol ac sy'n cael ei gynhyrchu a'i ddefnyddio yng Nghymru, a hefyd cyflymu'r broses o drosglwyddo i Systemau Ynni Lleol Clyfar (SLES) a'u rhoi ar waith. I ddysgu mwy am gynllun Byw'n Glyfar a rhaglenni SBRI/Contractau Arloesi eraill mae wedi'u cynnal ewch at https://www.llyw.cymru/cynllun-bywn-glyfarMae Gwasanaeth Ynni Llywodraeth Cymru yn cefnogi ac yn gweinyddu gweithgareddau ymgysylltu rhaglen WSRID gyda rhanddeiliaid ar ran Byw'n Glyfar Llywodraeth Cymru.I ddysgu rhagor am WSRID a chofrestru ar gyfer y Digwyddiadau Briffio ym mis Medi cysylltwch a WSRID@gwasanaethynni.cymru_____________Welsh Government - Smart LivingWhole Systems Research and Innovation for Decarbonisation (WSRID) ProgrammeCHALLENGE COMPETITIONBuilding on the successes and learnings from past Smart Living SBRI Contracts for Innovation programmes, the Welsh Government will shortly be seeking applications from public sector organisations to propose place-based, decarbonisation challenges that will be the focus for a new funding programme called the Whole System Research and Innovation for Decarbonisation 1.0 (WSRID 1.0). Welsh Government is looking to award up to a potential 2 million pounds through WSRID across two separate phases during 2024-2026.WSRID will focus on developing a pipeline of decarbonisation innovation projects (Challenges) that builds on the evidence in the 22 Local Area Energy Plans (LAEPs) and also aligns to the strategic regional priorities outlined in the four Regional Energy Plans (REPs) that cover Wales.In Year 1 (Phase 1 - Feasibility), funding of up to 500,000 pounds will be awarded to up to 5 Challenge Owners (up to 100,000 pounds each).Organisations eligible to be WSRID Challenge Owners are Welsh Local Authorities, City Deals and Regional Growth Bodies in Wales and NHS Wales Health Programme Boards and Trusts. Successful Challenge Owners will then be responsible for running further subsequent competitions to source suppliers to deliver innovative feasibility projects using the Contracts for Innovation funding mechanism. Further funding in the region of 1.5 - 2 million pounds is likely to be available in Year 2 for the second Demonstrator phase of WSRID.The WSRID Phase 1 Challenge competition window will open for bids from public sector bodies for one month, commencing 2 September 2024. A briefing event will be held online AM Friday 13 September for eligible public bodies and potential downstream project delivery suppliers to learn more about the programme. These sessions will be held in both North and South Wales, providing an opportunity to ask questions and to network.Smart Living WSRID has a place-based focus, and offers an opportunity to strengthen and support the role of innovation in LAEPs. It complements Ynni Cymru's objectives to expand locally-owned renewable energy used and generated in Wales and to accelerate the transition to and deployment of Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES). To learn more about the Smart Living scheme and other SBRI/Contracts for Innovation programmes it has run visit https://www.gov.wales/smart-living-schemeThe Welsh Government Energy Service is supporting and administering WSRID programme engagement activities with stakeholders on behalf of Welsh Government Smart Living.To learn more about WSRID and register for the Briefing Events in September contact: WSRID@energyservice.wales

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144180 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £390,403 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CAERDYDD / CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARDIFF CAPITAL REGION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 09:26 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144180
- 2 Sep 2024 at 09:35 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144180

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP490064&idx=1
  2nd September 2024 - Application Form - ENG
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP490064&idx=2
  2nd September 2024 - Ffurflen Gais - CYM
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP490064&idx=3
  2nd September 2024 - Application Guidance - ENG
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP490064&idx=4
  2nd September 2024 - Canllawiau Gystadleuaeth - CYM

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- https://www.gov.wales/smart-living-schemeThe
- https://www.llyw.cymru/cynllun-bywn-glyfarMae

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