Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
1 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0ET
flexibilityinnovation@beis.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 2072152967
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.delta-esourcing.com
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Flexibility Innovation Programme: Laboratory testing and demonstration of interoperable DSR applications in settings indicative of the real world
Reference number
5532/12/2021
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This contract is for the provision of independent laboratory testing and demonstration for demand side response (DSR) systems, in settings indicative of the real world . It is anticipated this contract will support proposed activity under the Flexibility Innovation Programme, focusing on interoperable DSR. BEIS requires provision of technical expertise, facilities, and services in the following areas:
-Design and development of a conformance testing scheme for PAS 1878
-Design and development of performance testing schemes for PAS 1878 and the GB smart metering system in accordance with the SAPC specification
-Laboratory testing of DSR systems
-Design and demonstration of DSR systems to test functionality in settings and scenarios indicative of the real world.
DSR systems to be tested include energy smart appliances, (e.g. heat pumps, EV charge points, batteries and white goods), DSR service providers and the supporting systems for operation in low-voltage premises.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £4,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Lots 1 and 2
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1: Design and delivery of laboratory testing, including the design of conformance testing and performance testing schemes.
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Department expects to run an open competition for this via the Delta e-sourcing system in early 2022. This competition will also be advertised on the Find a Tender portal. A virtual market information event will be held at 13:00-15:00 on 14 December 2021 via a Microsoft Teams Live Event. Draft sections of the ITT may be shared with those registered for the event. Please register to attend the event by emailing flexibilityinnovation@beis.gov.uk by 11:00 on 13 December 2021.
two.2.14) Additional information
Bidders can apply for either or both lots. If two different suppliers/consortia are successful in bidding for either lot they are expected to work closely together to ensure coordination between the laboratory testing and demonstrations in real world settings. Successful suppliers would be required to enter a collaboration agreement to ensure collaborative working arrangement between Lot 1&Lot 2.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2: Design and delivery of demonstration of DSR systems in settings indicative of the real world.
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Department expects to run an open competition for this on the via the Delta e-sourcing system in early 2022. This competition will also be advertised on the Find a Tender portal. A virtual market information event will be held at 13:00-15:00 on 14 December 2021 via a Microsoft Teams Live Event. Draft sections of the ITT may be shared with those registered for the event. Please register to attend the event by emailing flexibilityinnovation@beis.gov.uk by 11:00 on 13 December 2021.
two.2.14) Additional information
Bidders can apply for either or both lots. If two different suppliers/consortia are successful in bidding for either lot they are expected to work closely together to ensure coordination between the laboratory testing and demonstrations in real world settings. Successful suppliers would be required to enter a collaboration agreement to ensure collaborative working arrangement between Lot 1&Lot 2.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
10 January 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Further information on the Flexibility Innovation programme is available from this webpage: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/flexibility-innovation
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=647743791
GO Reference: GO-2021122-PRO-19327906