Planning

Potential Optimisation of Maentwrog Hydropower station

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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Planning

23 Oct 2023 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is planning a tender for the potential optimisation of Maentwrog Hydropower station. The NDA seeks to explore options to optimise energy trading at the hydroelectric plant through revenue stacking and trading in different markets. The engagement end date is set for 20th November 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the energy sector, particularly those providing energy-efficiency consultancy services, electrical power systems design, operation of power plants, and feasibility studies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this opportunity that aims to maximise asset value and revenue through energy trading optimisation.

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Notice Title

Potential Optimisation of Maentwrog Hydropower station

Notice Description

NDA is a non-departmental public body charged, on behalf of government, with the mission to clean-up the UK's earliest nuclear sites safely, securely and cost effectively. We're committed to overcoming the challenges of nuclear clean-up and decommissioning, leaving the 17 nuclear sites ready for their next use. We do this work with care for our people, communities and the environment, with safety, as always, our number one priority. We also play an important role in supporting government's aspiration for the UK to be a global leader in the civil nuclear sector. We strive to deliver best value for the UK taxpayer by focusing on reducing the highest hazards and risks, while ensuring safe, secure, and environmentally responsible operations at our sites. We seek ways to reduce the level of public funding from government by generating revenue through our commercial activities. Maentwrog Hydroelectric Power Station ("Maentwrog") is a 28MW hydroelectric plant owned by NDA and operated by Magnox Limited ("Magnox"). NDA is looking to explore options to optimise trading of the Maentwrog Hydro-power station through revenue stacking and trading of energy in different markets. The NDA is seeking to understand what services potential suppliers offer in regards to energy trading optimisation and supply. NDA may procure a solution to optimise its asset. The procured optimiser may need to: * Review and reflect what is possible within the asset characteristics and capability; * Utilise its software and hardware to allow the trading of energy in different markets as appropriate; and * Maximise the asset value through revenue stacking. In addition, NDA may procure a solution that combines optimisation with supply. This Prior Information Notice ('PIN') is not a call to competition. The purpose of this PIN is to invite potential suppliers to participate in a market engagement exercise to assist NDA in the design of the services and our requirements. This market engagement exercise consists of a briefing meeting, questionnaire and potentially further engagement with participants upon invitation. Interested parties should register their interest to this PIN via the OneNda portal. This can be found at the following address: https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome Initial registration of your company is achieved by using the above website link and then clicking on "Register Here". Following registration of Interest to the PIN, invitations will be issued for the briefing meeting, which is anticipated to be delivered within the last two weeks of November 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40393d41-d225-4995-a1c2-1ca98684e80f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763d42e4-3b3b-4be9-a02e-216be54d1403
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

38551000 - Energy meters

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

65410000 - Operation of a power plant

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71323100 - Electrical power systems design services

79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work

79930000 - Specialty design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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