Award

Flexibility Services

NORTHERN POWERGRID

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Oct 2024 at 14:06

Tender

01 Mar 2024 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Powergrid is engaged in a procurement process for "Flexibility Services" within the electricity distribution sector. This initiative, aimed at developing a market for local flexibility, involves dynamic engagement across various regions in the UK. As of 2024, the procurement stage is at the "Award" phase, with initial contracts having been signed on 3rd July 2024. The process began with a tender in March 2024 and is set to end by 31st March 2028. This tender employs a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, and the procurement is structured via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), allowing for ongoing participation and flexibility in engagement. Relevant key dates include the submission period ending on 30th September 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in electricity distribution, energy generation, and storage solutions. SMEs and large energy firms that can offer flexibility services by managing energy consumption and generation would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Northern Powergrid seeks suppliers that can support decarbonisation efforts while enhancing energy system stability by dynamically adjusting electricity demand and supply. Competing in this tender could enable businesses to secure long-term contracts and collaborations within an evolving and essential market segment. The competitive landscape is set to be robust, with a level playing field promoting fair competition and transparency.

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Notice Title

Flexibility Services

Notice Description

Northern Powergrid aims to develop a market for local flexibility, giving its customers the opportunity to take an active part in the energy system by using their energy resources to support the network, and be compensated for it. Northern Powergrid hopes to make use of DER's that can import or expert energy, and of its customers' ability to reduce the amount of energy they are taking from the Company. To help manage the network, the Company wishes to contract with customers to turn up or turn down their electricity demand, generation and storage upon instruction from the Company.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The DPS was split down by postcode, however we reserved the right to add more locations throughout the life of the DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0444ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032646-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

31120000 - Generators

65310000 - Electricity distribution

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 20272 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN POWERGRID
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 6AF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATTUNE POWER

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