---
title: "LIT0704 - Electricity system stability & security of supply in Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000700298"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2022-10-13"
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# LIT0704 - Electricity system stability & security of supply in Scotland

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000700298

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for "LIT0704 - Electricity system stability & security of supply in Scotland" to Edinburgh Innovations Limited. The procurement process is complete, with a contract value of £64,000 signed on 19th August 2022. The buying organisation is a central purchasing body in Edinburgh, UK, operating in the Education industry. The tendering process was open, and the main procurement category is services.

This contract presents an opportunity for SMEs in the services sector interested in research related to electricity system stability and security of supply to find new business opportunities. Businesses specialising in energy, sustainability, and consultancy services may be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The University of Edinburgh's procurement process, with clear deadlines and active engagement, provides a platform for businesses to contribute to impactful research projects in the energy sector.

## Notice

ClimateXChange has commissioned research to examine the implications of the Net Zero transition on electricity system stability and security of supply in Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

ClimateXChange has commissioned research to examine the implications of the Net Zero transition on electricity system stability and security of supply in Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT461598 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 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 | £64,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDINBURGH INNOVATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT461598
- 14 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453951

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453951&idx=3
  11th August 2022 - PCS Q&A Response - 11.08.2022
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453951&idx=2
  3rd August 2022 - PCS Q&A Response
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453951&idx=1
  14th July 2022 - LIT0704 - Electricity system stability and security of supply in Scotland
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453951
  LIT0704 - Electricity system stability & security of supply in Scotland - ClimateXChange wishes to commission research to examine the implications of the Net Zero transition on electricity system stability and security of supply in Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT461598
  LIT0704 - Electricity system stability & security of supply in Scotland - ClimateXChange has commissioned research to examine the implications of the Net Zero transition on electricity system stability and security of supply in Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000700298
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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