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title: "Modelling Support for National Energy Research and Demonstrator"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000590954"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-07-11"
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# Modelling Support for National Energy Research and Demonstrator

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000590954

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Modelling Support for National Energy Research and Demonstrator," was initiated by East Ayrshire Council, located in Kilmarnock, UK. This tender is categorised under services in the energy sector and falls under the open procedure procurement method. The contract was awarded on 9th July 2019, and the work was completed with the involvement of the University of Strathclyde's Energy Systems Research Unit and other partners, such as Energy Technology Partnership and Scottish Power Energy Networks. This project aimed to facilitate an Outline Business Case compliant with HM Treasury’s Green Book requirements.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in energy systems, modelling services, and consultancy in sustainability practices. Companies well-suited to compete would include those with expertise in developing energy management solutions, conducting feasibility studies, and delivering community benefit strategies. As the project involves collaboration with established institutions, businesses that can demonstrate innovative approaches and robust methodologies in energy research and development will be ideally positioned to participate in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

East Ayrshire Council wish to commission the University of Strathclyde, Energy Systems Research Unit (ESRU) to provide energy system modelling to support the development of an Outline Business Case that meets the HM Treasury's Green Book requirements. ESRU will model the current energy system for the NERD region in the context of the wider energy grid and distribution network and model future scenarios to identify options to unlock the potential of local energy generation. The partners of the project are Energy Technology Partnership, Scottish Power Energy Networks and East Ayrshire Council

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Energy Research and Demonstration (NERD) centre overall scope: To provide detailed proposals so that the proposed NERD centre becomes an identifiable accessible iconic local knowledge hub and demonstrator which is an exemplar for sustainability and future energy technologies. To develop a strategic vision and roadmap with project partners and identify opportunities that fit with this vision. Identify Community Benefit opportunities and how these can be maximised. Enable synchronisation and synergy with other related initiatives e.g. education, skills, health, tourism etc. Suggest, in detail, operational arrangements to ensure that the NERD delivers agreed outcomes. Take account of local and national planning guidance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360166 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,145 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| 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 East |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360166

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360166
  Modelling Support for National Energy Research and Demonstrator - East Ayrshire Council wish to commission the University of Strathclyde, Energy Systems Research Unit (ESRU) to provide energy system modelling to support the development of an Outline Business Case that meets the HM Treasury's Green Book requirements. ESRU will model the current energy system for the NERD region in the context of the wider energy grid and distribution network and model future scenarios to identify options to unlock the potential of local energy generation. The partners of the project are Energy Technology Partnership, Scottish Power Energy Networks and East Ayrshire Council

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000590954

## Provenance

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