Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Research and Innovation
Polaris House
Swindon
SN2 2FF
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
UK Research & Innovation is a new body which works in partnership with universities, research organisations, businesses, charities, and government to create the best possible environment for research
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
9000000.00
Reference number
PS22419
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Despite significant progress in recent years, we are not on track to meet Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) to deliver universal access to energy by 2030. Around 789 million people lacked access to electricity in 2018 . Without sustained efforts, 650 million people will still be left without access to electricity in 2030 . Even more remain without access to clean cooking – almost 3 billion people across Africa and Asia in 2016. The World Bank has estimated that poor electricity access is costing Africa 2% point reduction off gross domestic product (GDP) growth each year . To solve this, there is a need for investment, innovation and business support.
The Energy Catalyst’s mission is to accelerate the innovation needed to reach SDG 7. By providing financial and advisory support to innovators we help create strategic partnerships, uncover insights and develop business models to improve lives in Africa and Asia.To date UKRI have provided £158m of public grant funding to 374 projects delivered by 1100+ organisations to support innovators through 8 rounds of the Energy Catalyst Programme.
This all forms part of the UK's aid budget meaning all projects are awarded in line with the Official Development Assistance (ODA) commitment following the ODA guidelines. The support to undertakings in the EU also falls under State aid rules and UKRI expect the appointed contractor will need to ensure both State aid compliance (including necessary checks) and ODA rules are followed and reported against as required
There are four core objectives UKRI would like ECAP to achieve:
1. Provide core support to enable projects to achieve the Energy Catalyst objectives
2. Provide business support to project leads to help them commericialise
3. Engage with he wider energy access sector to share knowledge and understanding
4. Provide communications and dissemination for Energy Catalyst and its impactful projects.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £9,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The award of this contract will be based on a single lot, with multiple workpackages and one supplier/consortium will be appointed
There are four core objectives UKRI would like ECAP to achieve:
1. Provide core support to enable projects to achieve the Energy Catalyst objectives
2. Provide business support to project leads to help them commericialise
3. Engage with he wider energy access sector to share knowledge and understanding
4. Provide communications and dissemination for Energy Catalyst and its impactful projects.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
5 December 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: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
£9,000,000.00 Over the total duration of the contract (4 years)