--- title: "Innovation to De-Carbonise Agricultural Communities while Optimising Rural Grids Challenge" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-146303" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-146303" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146303.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146303.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-23" --- # Innovation to De-Carbonise Agricultural Communities while Optimising Rural Grids Challenge Buyer: CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-146303 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-146303) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146303.json) ## Summary The public procurement process titled "Innovation to De-Carbonise Agricultural Communities while Optimising Rural Grids Challenge" was initiated by Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council. This procurement falls under the services category and aims to de-carbonise rural grids, supporting the energy transition to net zero. The procurement process is part of a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) programme funded by the Welsh Government. Located in Ceredigion/Powys (UKL1), the process was conducted through an open procedure, ensuring competitive transparency. The tender phase concluded on 11th December 2024, with the contract award and signing occurring on 6th January 2025. The procurement included two phases, with respective deadlines and funding up to GBP 500,000 for the second phase. This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), engaged in innovative energy solutions. With several SME suppliers, including CHALLOCH ENERGY LIMITED and SEVERN WYE ENERGY AGENCY LTD., being awarded contracts, the procurement supports innovative business growth. Enterprises specialising in renewable energy, grid optimisation, and infrastructure innovation would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The potential for additional funding in Phase 2 indicates further business opportunities for those successfully participating in Phase 1 and highlights the procurement's role in advancing community energy projects. ## 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.. 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 | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146303 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | Aberaeron and Aberarth | | 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146303 - 25 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146303 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV494725 Innovation to De-Carbonise Agricultural Communities while Optimising Rural Grids Challenge - 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. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR508318 Innovation to De-Carbonise Agricultural Communities while Optimising Rural Grids Challenge - 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. ## Notice URLs - http://www.ceredigion.gov.uk - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-146303 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/go/08701525019363BABE2C ## 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-kuma6s-146303. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146303.json.