Award

Regional Nominations Platform 2.0

NATIONAL GRID INTERCONNECTORS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

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.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

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
Radka Street
Contact Email
radka.street2@nationalgrid.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 5EH
Post Town
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-04cccd-2024-12-23T18:14:25Z",
    "date": "2024-12-23T18:14:25Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-04cccd",
    "description": "Previous notices: * FTS reference: 2024/S 000-002200 * OJEU reference: 2024/S 021-059532 The Contracting authorities observed a standstill period in accordance with Regulation 102 of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (as amended) (\"UCR 2016\") and the EU Utilities Directive (2014/25/EU) before concluding the contract. The standstill period run from 22nd November 2024 until 11.59pm on 2nd December 2024, so as to ensure compliance with the Directive and relevant national public procurement laws in the UK and France. Any economic operator which suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty owed under the UCR 2016 may bring proceedings in the High Court and proceedings in respect of the public procurement laws of France may be brought in the French judicial court (tribunal judiciaire) of Nanterre.",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-04cccd",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Regional Nominations Platform 2.0",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "72200000",
            "description": "Software programming and consultancy services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, HOSTING AND SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE OF A REGIONAL NOMINATION PLATFORM",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "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.",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "name": "Non-commercial/Technical",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "50%"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Commercial",
                            "type": "cost",
                            "description": "50%"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "hasOptions": true,
                "options": {
                    "description": "Initial term of 3 years from Production Ready Date. Then can extend up to 10 years (extensions of 7 years)."
                },
                "status": "cancelled"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "BE"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "CZ"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "DK"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "FR"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "crossBorderLaw": "Principles of the UCR 2016 and the EU Utilities Directive 2014/25/EU so as to ensure compliance with relevant national public procurement law in France and Denmark.",
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive procedure with negotiation"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "041480-2024-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "title": "AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, HOSTING AND SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE OF A REGIONAL NOMINATION PLATFORM",
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-25110853",
                    "name": "UNICORN SYSTEMS A.S."
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-03385525",
            "name": "NATIONAL GRID INTERCONNECTORS LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "NATIONAL GRID INTERCONNECTORS LIMITED",
                "id": "03385525",
                "scheme": "GB-COH"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1-3 Strand",
                "locality": "LONDON",
                "region": "UKI32",
                "postalCode": "WC2N5EH",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Radka Street",
                "email": "radka.street2@nationalgrid.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.nationalgrid.com/national-grid-ventures",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "BODY_PUBLIC",
                        "description": "Body governed by public law"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "description": "Electricity"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-09129992",
            "name": "NATIONAL GRID IFA 2 LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "NATIONAL GRID IFA 2 LIMITED",
                "id": "09129992",
                "scheme": "GB-COH"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1-3 Strand",
                "locality": "London",
                "region": "UKI32",
                "postalCode": "WC2N 5EH",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Radka Street",
                "email": "radka.street2@nationalgrid.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.nationalgrid.com/national-grid-ventures"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-09075537",
            "name": "NATIONAL GRID VIKING LINK LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "NATIONAL GRID VIKING LINK LIMITED",
                "id": "09075537",
                "scheme": "GB-COH"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1-3 Strand",
                "locality": "London",
                "region": "UKI32",
                "postalCode": "WC2N 5EH",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Radka Street",
                "email": "radka.street2@nationalgrid.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.nationalgrid.com/national-grid-ventures"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-08082344",
            "name": "NATIONAL GRID NORTH SEA LINK LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "NATIONAL GRID NORTH SEA LINK LIMITED",
                "id": "08082344",
                "scheme": "GB-COH"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1-3 Strand",
                "locality": "London",
                "region": "UKI32",
                "postalCode": "WC2N 5EH",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Radka Street",
                "email": "radka.street2@nationalgrid.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.nationalgrid.com/national-grid-ventures"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-08169409",
            "name": "NEMO LINK LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "NEMO LINK LIMITED",
                "id": "08169409",
                "scheme": "GB-COH"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1-3 Strand",
                "locality": "London",
                "region": "UKI32",
                "postalCode": "WC2N 5EH",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Radka Street",
                "email": "radka.street2@nationalgrid.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.nemolink.co.uk/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-39314959",
            "name": "ENERGINET SYSTEMANSVAR A/S",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "ENERGINET SYSTEMANSVAR A/S",
                "id": "39314959",
                "scheme": "GB-COH"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Tonne Kjaersvej 65",
                "locality": "Fredericia",
                "region": "DK",
                "postalCode": "DK-7000",
                "countryName": "Denmark"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Radka Street",
                "email": "radka.street2@nationalgrid.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://en.energinet.dk/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-444 619 258",
            "name": "RESEAU DE TRANSPORT D'ELECTRICITE",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "RESEAU DE TRANSPORT D'ELECTRICITE",
                "id": "444 619 258",
                "scheme": "GB-COH"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "at Immeuble WINDOW, 7C Place du Dome",
                "locality": "Paris La Defense cedex",
                "region": "FR",
                "postalCode": "92073",
                "countryName": "France"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Radka Street",
                "email": "radka.street2@nationalgrid.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.rte-france.com/en/home"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-25110853",
            "name": "UNICORN SYSTEMS A.S.",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "UNICORN SYSTEMS A.S.",
                "id": "25110853",
                "scheme": "GB-COH"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "V Kapslovne 2/2767",
                "locality": "Prague 3",
                "region": "CZ",
                "postalCode": "13000",
                "countryName": "Czechia"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-320",
            "name": "High Court, Royal Courts of Justice",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "High Court, Royal Courts of Justice"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "WC2A 2LL",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-COH-03385525",
        "name": "NATIONAL GRID INTERCONNECTORS LIMITED"
    },
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "041480-2024-1",
            "awardID": "041480-2024-1",
            "title": "AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, HOSTING AND SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE OF A REGIONAL NOMINATION PLATFORM",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 9950222,
                "currency": "EUR"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2024-12-03T00:00:00Z"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 5
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "measure": "electronicBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 5
            }
        ]
    },
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "prev",
            "href": "https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:059532-2024:TEXT:EN:HTML"
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}