Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ca7-28f6-7086-82ef-a03aaa1f5926/alternative-energy-markets-innovation-programme-phase-1-feasibility-competitio closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Alternative Energy Markets Innovation Programme - Phase 1 Feasibility Competition [Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-business-energy-industrial-strategy) Often single bidder Estimated value £500,000 to £2,000,000 Published 16 Nov 2022 Deadline Closed 16 Jan 2023 ## 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 Phase 1 SBRI competition aims to support the design of innovative tariffs, products or services (demand side flexibility propositions) under alternative energy market scenarios of a future energy system. The Alternative Energy Markets Innovation Programme (of up to £18 million) aims to support the development and demonstration of innovative domestic demand side flexibility propositions in a future energy system where electricity market arrangements may look different from today. In Phase 1 of the programme, through a pre-commercial procurement SBRI competition, BEIS seeks to support the design of innovative tariffs, products or services (demand side flexibility propositions) under alternative energy market scenarios of a future energy system. Total funding of £2,000,000 is available for Phase 1 of the programme, with a maximum of £500,000 per project (exc VAT) This programme is part of the up to £65 million overarching Flexibility Innovation Programme which seeks to enable electricity system flexibility through smart, flexible, secure, and accessible technologies and markets. The Flexibility Innovation Programme funds innovation across a range of key smart energy applications, and sits within the £1 billion Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP). Further information about the Alternative Energy Markets Innovation Programme including the competition guidance note is available on the competition website. Flexibility Innovation Programme - [gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/flexibility-innovation) ### Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP) [gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/net-zero-innovation-portfolio) ### Competition Website [gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/alternative-energy-markets-innovation-programme) Additional information: ### How to Apply If you wish to take part in this SBRI opportunity, please see the competition documents on our website - [gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/alternative-energy-markets-innovation-programme) You can apply via the online submission form linked within the Competition Guidance Notes document and here - [smartsurvey.co.uk/s/AEMRegistration](https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/AEMRegistration/) A complete submission must be filled out via the online form by 14:00 16 January 2023. 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