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Innovation to De-Carbonise Agricultural Communities while Optimising Rural Grids Challenge

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council

Buyer Address: Canolfan Rheidol, Rhoddfa Padarn, Aberystwyth, UKL1, SY23 3UE, United Kingdom

Contact Email: ymholiadau.caffael@ceredigion.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1545570881

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
625000.0 GBP
Published
23 Apr 2025, 09:38
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
CHALLOCH ENERGY LIMITED, Lafan, SEVERN WYE ENERGY AGENCY LTD., GREEN GAUNTTLET LIMITED, CENTRE FOR ENERGY EQUALITY LTD
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This Challenge funding competition is part of the first cycle of a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI or Contracts for Innovation) programme funded by the Welsh Government Smart Living, known as the Whole Systems Research & Innovation for Decarbonisation (WSRID) SBRI 1.0 Challenge. This Challenge is to find a solution to managing the demand on rural grids in more innovative ways could help to reduce the cost of grid infrastructure and facilitate energy transition to net zero.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: Ceredigion County Council is undertaking a SBRI type procurement exercise for this requirement. This Challenge funding competition is part of the first cycle of a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI or Contracts for Innovation) programme funded by the Welsh Government Smart Living, known as the Whole Systems Research & Innovation for Decarbonisation (WSRID) SBRI 1.0 Challenge. Additional information: Please see contract documentation for full details.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: There are separate contracts for Phase 1 and Phase 2, both covered under this Notice. The funding for Phase 1 is GBP100k which is to be divided as necessary (unequally) between up to 4 projects. The contract for Phase 1 will terminate upon completion (31st March 2025). Subject to projects being taken forward to Phase 2 and additional funding of up to GBP500k being secured, there will be a restricted bidding process between Phase 1 suppliers for the delivery of Phase 2.

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Project Summary

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Innovation & Intellectual Property

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Project Plan & Methodology

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical & Team Expertise

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Plan for Commercialisation

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Proposed Idea\Technology

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