HESG Next Generation - Pre-Market Engagement - Updated Timeline

The Energy Systems Catapult (ESC) have developed a Home Energy Services Gateway (HESG) Digital Platform as part of their Living Lab research capability which has been in active service since 2016 for energy product and service trials. ESC is now seeking to develop a "Next Generation" version of the HESG platform to address the more complex, diverse and scalable market requirements for future energy product and services trials. ESC has developed the high-level requirements and a conceptual level design for the Next Generation HESG platform, with intent to issue an Invitation To Tender (ITT) to select a delivery partner with experience of delivering similar platforms, with a view to implement a proof of concept system for the winter 20/21 heating season. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to receive elicit feedback on the conceptual design of the HESG, understand if there is any existing solution that can deliver the scale, flexibility and openness that is required, if an existing solution can be modified or if it is recommended to build something new. In all cases we are seeking feedback regarding indicative costs, timescales and challenges associated with implementing the proposed solution. This information will be used by the ESC to develop more detailed requirements for the system which will be used in our (ITT), subject to obtaining funding.