Published date: 6 March 2020

Last edited date: 7 May 2020

This notice was replaced on 9 September 2020

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 9 September 2020)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Electric vehicles - 34144900

  • Electricity meters - 38554000

  • Electricity distribution and related services - 65300000

    • Other sources of energy supplies and distribution - 65400000

    • Meter reading service - 65500000

    • Software supply services - 72268000

    • Data supply services - 72319000

    • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

TRN2305/03/2020

Published date

6 March 2020

Closing date

29 May 2020

Contract start date

30 June 2020

Contract end date

28 February 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other: Open Procurement for SBRI

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

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This programme aims to innovate around the use of smart metering to design, test, manufacture and trial EV chargepoint devices that can perform smart charging in a context beyond the existing smart meter roll out scope. The target contexts for these devices are on-street charging outside the home, and workplace charging. Other contexts will be considered, so long as they are outside the existing smart meter roll out scope which comprises home and microbusiness off-street contexts.
The programme's aim is to demonstrate that the smart metering system provides a holistic and long-term solution for electric vehicle smart charging, one which can deliver in a range of charging contexts.

Background
This programme contributes to policy objectives set out in the Government's EV Smart Charging consultation , which outlines the Government's approach and objectives for smart charging of EVs and, seeks evidence on a charging solution.
The long-term EV smart charging solution needs to meet four policy objectives: grid protection (including cyber security), consumer protection (including interoperability and data privacy), innovation and consumer uptake (of both EVs and smart chargepoints).
The smart meter system was proposed by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) as the lead option for non-public EV smart charging, based on its established ability to deliver load control in a way which minimises risks to consumers and the wider electricity system.
Smart metering's current scope extends only to domestic and microbusinesses however, while a long-term solution for smart charging must deliver in a broader range of settings, including public smart charging. This programme aims to show that smart metering can perform smart charging in a range of contexts outside the current scope.

Outputs of the programme will include:

Phase 1 Development
• Design of a charge point which can operate in the relevant contexts (to be chosen by the service provider) and interface with the smart metering system, acting on load control messages sent via this system.
• Manufacture of the device at test scale (10).
• Successful testing and issue resolution - demonstration that the device, in simulation conditions, can operate smart EV chargepoints in contexts other than domestic and microbusiness.

Phase 2 Trial
• Trial of the device in the chosen relevant context(s) at scale of ~100 devices.

BEIS is procuring up to 2 projects against this invitation to tender.

See detail below on registering an interest in this programme and registering an intention to submit a Tender.

More information

Attachments

Additional text

**Extended deadlines (updated 07/05)***

Due to the current Covid-19 circumstance, BEIS is implementing a final extension of two weeks to the deadline previously advised, for the submission of bids. The revised deadline is now 29th May 2020 at 12:00PM (Noon). The notification of outcomes will now likewise be delayed by two weeks in order to provide thorough assessment and moderation of applications. Applicants can expect Notification of Outcome letters week commencing 22/06/2020. Contract Award is expected to be completed in July 2020.

**Extended Deadlines**
(Updated 08/04/20)

Email smartmeterspmo@beis.gov.uk:

Please also see a link to the SMIPS programme web page, where more information can be found (Q&A, ITT briefing webinar audio file and presentation pack):
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/smart-meter-enabled-electric-vehicle-ev-charging-trial-beyond-off-street

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Other information
We intend to hold a briefing and networking event for potential applicants, to present the programme and answer questions about the tendering process, and to give interested parties the opportunity to identify and meet potential partners. This will be held during week commencing 23rd March - details to be announced shortly after the publication of this Invitation to Tender.
Potential applicants who would like to attend this event should register their interest by sending an email to smartmeterspmo@beis.gov.uk. using the title 'Beyond Off Street Briefing Event" in the subject line.
The session will provide attendees with details about the programme including aims and objectives of the competition, activities and timelines, and the application process. The main objectives of the event are to allow participants to ask questions about the programme and procurement/ tender process, and to provide the opportunity to identify and meet potential partners. We expect strong proposals to be delivered by consortia and the session will be an opportunity for interested parties to present their credentials, meet each other and consider potential partnerships that meet programme requirements.

How to apply
Please apply directly to the buyer using the contact details provided, or follow the instructions given in the notice description or information section.

You may register your interest in the programme by emailing smartmeterspmo@beis.gov.uk, with "Beyond Off Street" in the subject line. This will ensure you receive immediate notification of updates to the ITT process or answers to questions raised by potential bidders.

Please register intention to submit a tender for this project, naming the lead party in the consortium, by emailing smartmeterspmo@beis.gov.uk, with "Beyond Off Street" in the subject line, by 29/05/2020 12:00 (noon) GMT.

About the buyer

Contact name

Dennis de Cala

Address

1 Victoria Street
London
SW1H0ET
England

Telephone

0207 215 6556

Email

smartmeterspmo@beis.gov.uk