Published date: 16 December 2024
Closed early engagement
Contract summary
Industry
Solar energy - 09330000
Wind-energy generators - 31121300
Other sources of energy supplies and distribution - 65400000
Energy and related services - 71314000
Energy-management services - 71314200
Location of contract
SP11 8HJ
Procurement reference
tender_477476/1435460
Published date
16 December 2024
Closing date
7 February 2025
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Climate Change, Energy and Environment Innovation -British Army Industry Engagement
Considering industrial and academic innovation, the British Army is seeking to refresh and maintain an understanding of the current industry offerings in the sphere of renewable energy technology.
To this aim, this (and potentially subsequent) Request for Information (RFI) is published to ensure that the Army has a clear and current understanding of the capabilities available in the renewable energy market, and of wider thinking for strategies to build resilience and seek competitive advantage through the Energy transition (whilst also reducing emissions).
Please not that this is an RFI and not a contract notice. Formal expressions of interest are not sought at this time.
Link to the Defence Operational Energy Strategy - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6570b223809bc300133081cc/Defence_Operational_Energy_Strategy_2023.pdf
Link to the Defence Estate Sustainable Strategy - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/defence-infrastructure-organisation-estate-and-sustainable-development
Link to the MOD Climate Change and sustainability strategic approach - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-climate-change-and-sustainability-strategic-approach
Innovations and developments should look to address one or several of the following key areas and can address opportunities in either the firm estate base, deployable space or both.
- Energy Transition for both equipment and estate considerations.
- Energy storage, management and control.
- Energy generation.
- Utility reductions.
- GHG Emissions reduction.
- Carbon accounting.
- Natural Capital and biodiversity increases.
Notes:
Should you wish to participate in this opportunity, it would be appreciated if you could provide details of your area of proposed focus no later than 7 Feb 2025 to enable the Army to analyse and consider responses.
Please submit your responses to armystratcen-epo-mailbox@mod.gov.uk
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