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23 Dec 2024 at 18:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for National Grid Interconnectors Limited's "Regional Nominations Platform 2.0" has reached the award stage. This tender falls within the software programming and consultancy services category and covers services such as design, development, implementation, hosting, support, and maintenance of the platform. The contract, valued at EUR 9,950,222, was signed on 3rd December 2024, following a standstill period that ended on 2nd December 2024. The project serves locations in the UK, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, and France, with the procurement method being a competitive procedure with negotiation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in software development and IT support services, particularly those with experience in the energy sector and cross-border projects. Small to medium enterprises specialising in bespoke software solutions, 24/7 helpdesk services, and robust data hosting and maintenance could find significant growth avenues through such contracts. The awarded supplier, Unicorn Systems A.S., exemplifies the type of firm well-suited to these opportunities, highlighting the importance of technical excellence and reliable support in such high-stakes projects.

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Notice Title

Regional Nominations Platform 2.0

Notice Description

AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, HOSTING AND SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE OF A REGIONAL NOMINATION PLATFORM

Lot Information

Lot 1

RNP is used by European Interconnector customers to nominate against capacity purchased in the Long-term, Day Ahead and Intraday auctions. The 24/7 helpdesk is available to the Client, TSOs, the customers and the Power Trading Team to support if there is an issue with completing the nominations process or if there is an unplanned outage on the interconnectors. The Client procured a new contract for the following: * Hosting and application development of RNP 2.0; * Support and maintenance; * Associated 24/7 helpdesk services.

Options: Initial term of 3 years from Production Ready Date. Then can extend up to 10 years (extensions of 7 years).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cccd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041480-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,950,222 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 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
NATIONAL GRID INTERCONNECTORS LIMITED
Additional Buyers

ENERGINET SYSTEMANSVAR A/S

NATIONAL GRID IFA 2 LIMITED

NATIONAL GRID NORTH SEA LINK LIMITED

NATIONAL GRID VIKING LINK LIMITED

NEMO LINK LIMITED

RESEAU DE TRANSPORT D'ELECTRICITE

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FREDERICIA
Postcode
WC2N 5EH
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNICORN SYSTEMS A.S.

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