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Innovation Academic Framework

Descriptions

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is seeking collaboration with universities to support delivery of its innovation strategy over the next five years (April 2026 - Mar 2031). The primary objectives during this period include facilitating the energy system transition (including Clean Power 2030 and net zero 2050) and providing support for vulnerable consumers. University partners will be expected to contribute both resources and technical expertise to the development and execution of Research & Development (R&D) projects. We expect universities to run projects within Technology Readiness Levels 2 to 8 which includes research, development and demonstration projects. These initiatives will enable NGET to ensure a safe and reliable electricity network, enhance consumer value, achieve decarbonisation of future networks, and create a positive impact on society. NGET will invite universities to propose new projects that address specific needs, while also encouraging the generation of innovative project ideas. In addition to individual innovation projects, partners will play a crucial role in fostering innovation through strategic development, knowledge sharing and promoting an innovation-driven culture. Knowledge sharing may include supporting NGET in running dissemination events across the energy sector and other industries to communicate the outputs, learnings and benefits from projects, as well as using these events to learn from others.

Timeline

Published Date :

2nd Feb 2026 Yesterday

Deadline :

12th Feb 2026 in a 9 days

Contract Start :

31st Mar 2026

Contract End :

31st Mar 2031

Keywords

proof of concept

project roadmap

chemical testing

prototype trials

R&D planning

sample analysis

funding advisory

lab testing

policy advisory

product validation

technical experiments

innovation delivery

prototype realization

proposal development

product testing delivery

R&D implementation

applied design testing

scientific trials

controlled experiments

measurement validation

concept realization

project coordination

laboratory reporting

development oversight

instrumentation services

experimental execution

pre-production testing

engineering models

market relevance study

innovation strategy

development simulations

research planning

development execution

analytical procedures

biological assays

commercialization consulting

technology trend analysis

technical program management

end-to-end research services

experimental optimization

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Open

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Details

Notice Type :

Framework

Tender Identifier :

IT-378-246-T: 2024 - 001

Tenderbase ID :

310724019

Low Value :

£100K

High Value :

£1000K

Buyer Information

Address :

Liverpool Merseyside , Merseyside , L13 0BQ

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Procurement Contact

Name :

Tina Smith

Phone :

0151 252 3243

Email :

tina.smith@shared-ed.ac.uk