DECARBONISING TRANSPORT THROUGH ELECTRIFICATION NETWORK PLUS (DTE NETWORK+) FIRST FUNDING CALL

1. Title: DECARBONISING TRANSPORT THROUGH ELECTRIFICATION NETWORK PLUS (DTE NETWORK+) FIRST FUNDING CALL2. Awarding Authority: Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), GB. Web: 3. Contract type: Service contract4. Description: The Awarding Authority funded DTE Network+ is happy to announce their first funding call. Applications to the first call for Proposals should be submitted in pdf format by 17:00 (BST), Monday 17 August 2020 to using the application form which can be found here. Up to four projects will be awarded on this round. Proposals must be aligned with the scope of the decarbonisation of transport through electrification network work streams and focus on short and medium-term challenges. WS1 Vehicles & associated technologiesWS2 Charging infrastructureWS3 Electricity as a transport fuelWS4 Smart mobilityIt is recommended that you examine the DTE Network+ Framework and Consultation document prior to developing your proposal.The short and medium term challenges identified in the DTE Network+ “Framework and Consultation” document provide a guideline to the topics to be addressed on this 1st call, however these are not intended to be exhaustive and projects demonstrated to be in scope will be considered equally.For maximising potential of research synergies, the call also offers projects access to facilities, equipment and expertise from the DTE Network+ partners, affiliated project partners and a wide range of stakeholders (subject to terms and conditions agreed on a case by case basis). If you believe that your proposal would benefit from access to specialist equipment/laboratory offered by any of the partners, please contact DTE Network+ at where your query will be passed to the relevant partner/organisation.5. CPV Code(s): 73000000, 73110000, 73100000, 90700000, 90730000 6. NUTS code(s): UKK, UKK1, UKK147. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: South West (England), Gloucestershire, Wiltshire And Bristol/Bath Area, Swindon.8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Not provided.9. Estimated value of requirement: Up to £120,000 of funding (at 80% Full Economic Costs) is available. There is no minimum project value but please note that no single application will be awarded in excess of £30,000 (80%).10. Applications to the first call for Proposals should be submitted in 17.8.2020 (17:00:00).11. Address to which they must be sent: For further information regarding the above contract notice please visit:12. Other information: Applicants are encouraged to provide evidence of collaboration and match funding from industry and/or other relevant stakeholders.The Application Form and full call documentation are available from the website above. Key dates:Call opens – launch date:22 June 2020Deadline for applications:17 August 2020 at 17.00 Hours (BST)Funding decision:20 September 2020Earliest start Date:1 November 2020TKR-2020624-EX-1386983# funding opportunity