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title: "CAN DO Innovation Challenge Fund - Low Carbon Energy System Challenges"
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# CAN DO Innovation Challenge Fund - Low Carbon Energy System Challenges

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000508283

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## Summary

Scottish Enterprise is planning the CAN DO Innovation Challenge Fund focused on Low Carbon Energy System Challenges, located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a communication date for future notices set for 20 September 2017. This initiative aims to engage suppliers interested in developing innovative solutions to various energy challenges. The planned projects will commence in October 2017, with suppliers needed to express their interest by responding to specific lots outlined in the challenge documentation.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in energy management, renewable energy solutions, and technological innovations in the sector. Firms that can provide services related to energy efficiency, battery storage, or electric vehicle charging solutions are particularly well-suited to compete. Participating in this challenge not only allows businesses to contribute to sustainable energy initiatives but also positions them for potential partnerships with public bodies across Scotland.

## Notice

If you feel that you have a current product or service which may partly meet one of the challenges, or if you are interested in the opportunity to be involved in developing an innovative solution, please respond to the relevant lot by noting your interest. Following this initial market test, the Challenge Fund will evaluate each project, where a decision will be made on whether to pursue the potential project further with the public body. Projects. Individual Public Bodies will further advertise these projects if taken forward in due course, commencing October 2017. All the information we can share at this point is contained in the lot description. Suppliers noting interest will be informed of future progress following the closing date. The following lots describe the innovation challenges that have been submitted by a range of public sector organisation to the 1st call for funding.

### Lot Information

Integrated Energy Management System for Mid-Scale Buildings in Urban Areas

Perth & Kinross Council Integrated Energy Management System for Mid-Scale Buildings in Urban Areas The Challenge will be to prepare, specify, cost, provide financial projections with estimated net financial benefits in Phase 1 and, in Phase 2 deliver a sustainable Combined Heat and Power solution incorporating Battery Storage to meet a 30-50 kWe load, based on a piped gas fuel source. Such a solution will not involve more than nominal Nitrogen Dioxide or particulates emissions and will deliver a high level (more than 50%) of electrical as well as overall energy efficiency. For the purpose of the Challenge, the Council will provide details of a specific Council-owned building to prospective Challenge Solvers, for which a solution will be sought. This building will be one of a larger number of such buildings within the Council estate, with scope for further deployment following a successful Phase 2 demonstration deployment.

Big Data - Local Active Energy Masterplan

Highland Council Big Data - Local Active Energy Masterplan The Highland Council is seeking to develop a "Big Data" Local Energy Mapping resource that will provide an accessible and detailed interactive map that can be used to develop energy strategy at an area level. This map needs to be readily available and include a range of aspects that provide a holistic and detailed resource to allow individuals, households, communities, businesses and organisations to understand and develop solutions tailored to the local area energy need.

Council Energy Management Learning project: Effective Battery Storage Management via On-Site Renewable Generation

The Highland Council Council Energy Management Learning project: Effective Battery Storage Management via On-Site Renewable Generation The Highland Council is seeking to find a solution to an energy management issue on a landfill site at Seater. The project should seek to provide quantifiable evidence that will help build practical knowledge of how energy storage could be utilized to save the Council money and reduce reliance on the national grid. The intention is to test different energy storage, potentially including portable batteries, to learn how these could be utilized across the Highlands for energy management purposes and reducing the energy bills. The data gathered through the project will be shared with social housing associations, communities and other local authorities.

Creating a low carbon heating system for a rural island school

Orkney Islands Council Creating a low carbon heating system for a rural island school. Orkney Islands Council seeks to install a low carbon heating solution to heat a remote rural island school building. This could use the locally produced hydrogen produced in the locality from curtailed wind and tidal energy, if it is viable, or some other local non-fossil fuel solution. The heating system should be able to stand alone without the need to use fossil fuels.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Solutions (Renewable, Storage, Vehicle to grid capability)

City of Edinburgh Council Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Solutions (Renewables, Storage, Vehicle to grid capability) City of Edinburgh Council open innovation challenge Could you help City of Edinburgh Council's sustainability team provide electric vehicle (EV) energy storage through a renewable source? Currently the Council have several off-street EV chargers. The technology and capabilities of EV charging technology is improving at a fast rate year on year but still doesn't offer the true smart city / smart grid solutions that EV charging infrastructure has the potential to achieve.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292856 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Sep 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 6HQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71222100 - Urban areas mapping services
- 71222200 - Rural areas mapping services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71314100 - Electrical services
- 71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71323100 - Electrical power systems design services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 73421000 - Development of security equipment
- 73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292856

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292856&idx=1
  18th August 2017 - CAN DO Innovation Challenge Fund - Further Details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292856
  CAN DO Innovation Challenge Fund - Low Carbon Energy System Challenges - If you feel that you have a current product or service which may partly meet one of the challenges, or if you are interested in the opportunity to be involved in developing an innovative solution, please respond to the relevant lot by noting your interest. Following this initial market test, the Challenge Fund will evaluate each project, where a decision will be made on whether to pursue the potential project further with the public body. Projects. Individual Public Bodies will further advertise these projects if taken forward in due course, commencing October 2017. All the information we can share at this point is contained in the lot description. Suppliers noting interest will be informed of future progress following the closing date. The following lots describe the innovation challenges that have been submitted by a range of public sector organisation to the 1st call for funding.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=508283
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000508283

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