FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: NETWORK INNOVATION CALL – GUIDE FOR COMMUNITIES

1. Title: FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: NETWORK INNOVATION CALL – GUIDE FOR COMMUNITIES2. Awarding Authority: Western Power Distribution, GB Email: wpdinnovation@westernpower.co.uk. Web: 3. Contract type: Service contract4. Description: Do you have an innovative idea to help tackle fuel poverty or support vulnerable customers?WPD want to partner with community energy groups, local authorities and other local energy organisations in their region to help us ensure no one is left behind in the transition to a smarter, decarbonised network.Successful proposals will be funded by the Network Innovation Allowance (NIA), regulated by Ofgem.To secure NIA funding, projects must:Be a new and innovative idea. This could be new equipment, new applications of existing equipment or new commercial arrangements – with an unproven business case.Involve the research, development or demonstration of ideas that could change how the physical network is used or how the system is operated.Have the potential to save customers money, compared to the way things are done now.Not duplicate other innovation projects in the UK.Generate learning relevant to other network companies, not just WPD.5. CPV Code(s): 71314000, 73110000, 73000000, 713140006. NUTS code(s): UKK, UKK1, UKK117. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: UK.8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Not provided.9. Estimated value of requirement: Not provided.10. Proposals must be submitted by 9.11.2020.11. Address to which they must be sent: For further information regarding the above contract notice please visit: 12. Other information: More Information and Apply from the website aboveTKR-20201016-EX-1478435# funding opportunity