---
title: "Digital Knowledge Exchange Platform - Discovery Phase_NCA"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000681415"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-01-31"
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# Digital Knowledge Exchange Platform - Discovery Phase_NCA

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000681415

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Heriot-Watt University as the buying organisation, seeking service provision for a Digital Knowledge Exchange Platform in the discovery phase. This contract, valued at £68,000, falls under the education industry category in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the tender status marked as complete. The contract was signed on 31 January 2022, and notable contact is available through Richard Kinghorn at Heriot-Watt University.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in digital platform development and knowledge exchange systems, especially those focused on the energy sector and sustainability. Companies like the Energy Systems Catapult, involved in bridging industry and research, are particularly well-suited to compete. The unique aspect of this contract is that it was awarded without competition due to the technical expertise provided by the sole supplier, creating potential future collaborations for businesses aiming to leverage similar innovative services.

## Notice

Service provision for new digital platform - discovery phase only.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists) Explanation: Heriot-Watt University has been awarded a grant by the EPSRC to deliver a Knowledge Exchange Platform. Following extensive market research carried out by members of the University Academic & Research community, it was found that service provider 'The Energy Systems Catapult' are the only provider to have the wealth of knowledge and experience in bridging the gap between industry, government, academia and research. They have specific experience exploring the opportunities and challenges associated with the UK meeting its Net Zero targets, including developing and implementing digital support tools for the community. 'The Energy Systems Catapult' will be providing the 'discovery phase' for the digital platform. Works will involve capturing the knowledge exchange requirements of all our stakeholders, design a knowledge exchange system specification, create a costed implementation action plan, and produce a procurement specification to build and implement the knowledge exchange platform.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN439153 |
| 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 | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £68,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN439153

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN439153
  Digital Knowledge Exchange Platform - Discovery Phase_NCA - Service provision for new digital platform - discovery phase only.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000681415

## Provenance

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