Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c85-d01c-7221-94a6-d28258cb7e23/flexibility-innovation-programme-laboratory-testing-and-demonstration-of-intero closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Flexibility Innovation Programme: Laboratory testing and demonstration of interoperable DSR applications in settings indicative of the real world [The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy-beis) Estimated value £4,000,000 Published 2 Dec 2021 Deadline Closed 11 Feb 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ffc55942-88fb-45dc-979b-a23c12fbb93e) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS): past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy-beis) [Sector More Research & development tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/research-development) ## More tenders like this [NCC1999 NE Rural Growth Programme Evaluation · Northumberland County Council · 22 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-464d-73d3-9c3e-e81aa703d9f0/ncc1999-ne-rural-growth-programme-evaluation) [Nature recovery and intangible cultural heritage · Natural England · 25 days left · 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4787-7110-ab3a-3a405c46164b/nature-recovery-and-intangible-cultural-heritage) [Local Government Data Sharing Playbook: Multi-Agency Sharing in Children’s Social Care · Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) · 21 days left · 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4947-728c-ad83-59c066944fda/local-government-data-sharing-playbook-multi-agency-sharing-in-childrens-socia) [Specialist Advice/Advisor Service for Gloucestershire’s Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing Sector · Tewkesbury Borough Council · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6446-722b-9ec6-44e39018b2f6/specialist-adviceadvisor-service-for-gloucestershires-advanced-engineering-and) [Research and development services and related consultancy services – Forschungsprojekt - DZSF - Mobilitätskettenanalyse - Wie Verkehrsdaten den ländlichen Schienenverkehr stärken können · Eisenbahn-Bundesamt · 100 days left · 27 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-2140-73b5-8807-5ad43f7122d9/germany-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services-f) [Research and development services and related consultancy services – Begleitforschung Städtebauförderung - Wissenstransfer: Anwendungsleitfaden des Bundes zur Praxis Städtebauförderung · Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung (BBR) · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4375-730a-9135-c6d6d211cb68/germany-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services-b)