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DfE - NI electricity interconnection and energy storage modelling and assessment

Department for the Economy

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25 Sep 2024 at 10:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for the Economy (DfE) of Northern Ireland has initiated an active tender process under the title "DfE - NI electricity interconnection and energy storage modelling and assessment." The tender falls under the services category, specifically energy-efficiency consultancy services. This public procurement, valued at £140,000, is focused on commissioning research into the costs and benefits of various interconnection scenarios, multiple energy storage options, and achieving an 80 percent renewable electricity target by 2030 and beyond. Key dates include the tender submission deadline of 28th October 2024 at 15:00 and the bid opening scheduled for the same day at 15:30. The procurement method is an open procedure, accepting electronic submissions in English via the eTendersNI platform. The contract will be executed within a 180-day period starting shortly after the award date.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy consultancy services, especially those with expertise in energy storage, renewable energy, and electricity interconnection. Participating in this contract could position companies as key players in helping Northern Ireland achieve its ambitious energy targets, thereby opening doors for future public procurement projects. Businesses suited for this tender include consultancy firms, energy modellers, and research organisations with a track record in delivering comprehensive, high-quality analysis and strategic insights in the energy sector. The focus on renewable energy aligns with growing market trends and could offer long-term growth and partnership opportunities for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfE - NI electricity interconnection and energy storage modelling and assessment

Notice Description

DfE - NI electricity interconnection and energy storage modelling and assessment The Northern Ireland Executive adopted the Energy Strategy for Northern Ireland in December 2021. The vision of the Strategy sets out how Northern Ireland will achieve net zero carbon and affordable energy, in line with UK Government commitments, by 2050. The Energy Strategy identified a target of 70 percent of electricity consumption to be from a diverse mix of renewable sources by 2030. This target has since increased to 80 percent through the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022. In March 2024 the Department for the Economy (DfE) published the Energy Strategy Action Plan for 2024 which outlines some of the key actions being delivered as part of the Executive's Energy Strategy - The Path to Net Zero Energy. One of the identified Actions (no.14) states, 'DfE will commission research into the costs and benefits to the NI Consumer for different Interconnection scenarios, multiple Energy Storage options and the 80 percent Renewable Electricity target up to 2030 and beyond'. This project relates to the commissioning of research and modelling associated with the delivery of this agreed Action.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DfE - NI electricity interconnection and energy storage modelling and assessment The Northern Ireland Executive adopted the Energy Strategy for Northern Ireland in December 2021. The vision of the Strategy sets out how Northern Ireland will achieve net zero carbon and affordable energy, in line with UK Government commitments, by 2050. The Energy Strategy identified a target of 70 percent of electricity consumption to be from a diverse mix of renewable sources by 2030. This target has since increased to 80 percent through the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022. In March 2024 the Department for the Economy (DfE) published the Energy Strategy Action Plan for 2024 which outlines some of the key actions being delivered as part of the Executive's Energy Strategy - The Path to Net Zero Energy. One of the identified Actions (no.14) states, 'DfE will commission research into the costs and benefits to the NI Consumer for different Interconnection scenarios, multiple Energy Storage options and the 80 percent Renewable Electricity target up to 2030 and beyond'. This project relates to the commissioning of research and modelling associated with the delivery of this agreed Action. Additional information: The values are estimates of the requirements and no level of business is guaranteed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049d85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030559-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for the Economy
Additional Buyers

Department for the Economy NI

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8FD
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

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