Flexibility Innovation Programme: Laboratory testing and demonstration of interoperable DSR applications in settings indicative of the real world

A Tender Notice
by THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
27 month
Value
£5M
Sector
INDUSTRIAL
Published
04 Feb 2022
Delivery
30 Apr 2022 to 30 Jul 2024
Deadline
07 Mar 2022 17:00

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom: UNITED KINGDOM

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

The purpose of this ITT is for the provision of independent laboratory testing and demonstration for demand side response (DSR) systems, in settings indicative of the real world. The work seeks to test and demonstrate how DSR services can be delivered by three different technical frameworks: Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 1878 and the principles of PAS 1879 PAS 1878 specifically using Annex D and the principles of PAS 1879 GB smart metering system in accordance with the Standalone Auxiliary Proportional Controller (SAPC) specification. The requirements of this competition will be procured through 2 Lots.

Lot Division

1 Design and delivery of laboratory testing of DSR systems, including the design of conformance testing and performance testing schemes. Conformance testing will be of individual products (ESAs and DSRSP platforms), while performance testing will cover both individual products and products in combination.
  • Duration: 21 month
  • Value: £3M

Design and delivery of laboratory testing of DSR systems, including the design of conformance testing and performance testing schemes. Conformance testing will be of individual products (ESAs) and of DSRSP platforms, while performance testing will cover products and platforms in combination. Additional information: Bidders are able to apply for either or both lots. If applying for both lots, separate bids are required to be submitted for each lot. There will be an expectation that the suppliers for each lot will work closely together to ensure coordination between the laboratory and real-world demonstration phases.
2 Design and delivery of demonstration of DSR systems in settings indicative of the real world. Demonstration will be of products in combination.
  • Duration: 27 month
  • Value: £2M

Design and delivery of demonstration of DSR systems in a setting indicative of the real world. Demonstration will be of multiple products and platform in combination to produce a meaningful change in demand for grid control purposes. Additional information: Bidders are able to apply for either or both lots. If applying for both lots, separate bids are required to be submitted for each lot. There will be an expectation that the suppliers for each lot will work closely together to ensure coordination between the laboratory and real-world demonstration phases.

CPV Codes

  • 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
  • 71356000 - Technical services
  • 51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment

Indicators

  • Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
  • This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
  • Renewals are not available.
  • Staff qualifications are relevant.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Engineering-related-scient... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/38539R4Y47 GO Reference: GO-202224-PRO-19595420

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