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

Tender 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. Lot 1: Lot 1: Design and delivery of laboratory testing, including the design of conformance testing and performance testing schemes. 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. 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. Lot 2: Lot 2: Design and delivery of demonstration of DSR systems in settings indicative of the real world. 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. 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.