Planning

Request for Information - Demand Side Response

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Aug 2022 at 08:26

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Sussex County Council is planning a procurement process titled "Request for Information - Demand Side Response" in the industry category of "Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy". The process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date of 2nd September 2022. The council is seeking responses to market testing questions related to battery storage systems and DSR services. The procurement opportunity involves projects at various locations in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender by West Sussex County Council presents opportunities for businesses specialising in grid-connected battery storage, DSR services, and energy management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in delivering DSR services for grid-scale and behind-the-meter batteries would be well-suited to compete. Businesses with expertise in managing virtual power plants, operating co-located site assets, and offering social value commitments under DSR contracts could find this tender suitable for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - Demand Side Response

Notice Description

WSCC are looking to develop a tender for Demand Side Response Services for their assets, this opportunity will be coming to the market around October 2022. WSCC are currently assessing the market to determine the best route to market for our current assets and in-flight projects. WSCC currently has 4MW of battery storage co-located with solar at Westhampnett Solar Farm, the Council also has approval for two further projects for a 24MW battery storage system at Halewick Lane in Sompting and a programme of work for up to 84 behind the meter systems. Therefore we would be grateful if you would please respond to the below soft market testing questions, via email to rachel.ayres@westsussex.gov.uk , by 5pm on 02/9/22. 1. Would your company be interested in bidding for: a. Grid connected battery storage of 4MW at Westhampnett (currently operational, co-located with solar) b. Grid connected battery storage at Halewick Lane up to 24MW (in development, installed across 3 x 6 months installation phases commencing in late Spring 2023) c. Behind the Meter' (BTM) battery storage opportunity following feasibility studies (subject to detailed site surveys, not yet commissioned): * BTM battery storage to be co-located with roof top solar PV systems at 84 sites: including corporate sites (libraries, fire stations, adults & children centres) and schools. * Total battery storage capacity c.1.1MW. * The range of battery storage system sizes are between 1kW and 60kW (average 17kW). d. A combination of the above under one contract 2. Does your company have experience of delivering DSR Services for grid scale batteries to the scale specified above? 3. Does your company have experience of delivering DSR Services for behind the meter batteries to the scale specified above? 4. Would your company be prepared to novate Capacity Market (CM) commitments secured by the previous DSR provider for future delivery years (in T-4 auctions)? 5. What Terms and Conditions would you expect to impose on top of the set Laser Framework contract terms (if any)? Do you see these as negotiable? 6. What Terms and Conditions would you require under an open procurement? 7. What length of contract would you expect for these services? 8. Does your company (currently or intend to) bid into both National Grid market opportunities as well as DNO market services e.g., PICLO? 9. Does your company (currently or intend to) have a strategy for managing virtual power plants/could our assets make up part of a portfolio for a virtual power plant? 10. Has your company got experience operating assets on co-located sites e.g. ground mount solar co-located with battery storage 11. What other Frameworks(excluding Laser) and DPS's is your company listed on for DSR Services? 12. What Social Value commitments do you see yourself being able to deliver under a DSR contract?

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed70cd52-e74d-43f7-82c1-b8f8e59ee539
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4beee32f-5e46-4e9f-8e3d-016803e5fb7e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2022Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rachel Ayres
Contact Email
rachel.ayres@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0330 222 5702

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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