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Digital Twin for Electrical Power Systems - National Grid

NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED

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28 Apr 2026 at 19:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Apr 2026 at 15:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Grid UK Limited is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) for the development of a Digital Twin for Electrical Power Systems. The tender, titled "Digital Twin for Electrical Power Systems - National Grid," is at the planning stage and falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems." This procurement process aims to support National Grid's transmission network design, analysis, planning, operations, and asset lifecycle management. By 1st May 2026 at 18.30, interested suppliers are invited to engage by submitting responses to the RFI. The process is above threshold, classified under private utility, and involves potential pre-qualification and Request for Proposal stages, which are optional for National Grid according to recent amendments. Suppliers can contact Baljinder Besra at the National Grid to request the RFI documentation prior to its scheduled release on 1st May 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems that support robust model governance, standards-based interoperability, and secure deployment at the national infrastructure scale. Companies capable of integrating their solutions with existing planning, operations, and data platforms may find this tender particularly beneficial. It offers potential growth avenues for innovative firms focused on decarbonising the future of energy and developing networks of the future, aligning with National Grid's strategic priorities. The tender is suitable for businesses that can deliver advanced engineering tools, secure data management systems, and innovative solutions for energy transmission networks in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Twin for Electrical Power Systems - National Grid

Notice Description

Please respond by 18.30 1st May 2026 Request for Information (RFI) National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is developing a Digital Twin for Electrical Power systems to support transmission network design, analysis, planning, operations, and asset lifecycle management. A critical enabler of this vision is a Network Master Model Manager: a controlled, authoritative environment used to create, govern, validate, and distribute trusted network model data (including associated metadata) across multiple engineering and operational tools. Through the RFI, National Grid is seeking information on how your solution supports: Robust model governance and lifecycle management Standards based interoperability (e.g. CIM / CGMES) Strong data quality controls and auditability Secure deployment and operation at national infrastructure scale Integration with existing planning, operations, and data platforms Documentation outlining a request for information (RFI) will be provided to interested suppliers. Please contact Baljinder.besra@nationalgrid.com if you would like to receive the RFI documents and if you wish to submit a response. This RFI does not constitute a formal competitive tendering process. Should National Grid have a desire towards supplier selection and contract award, suppliers may be invited to the possible stages of pre-qualification and Request for Proposal. Further stages are optional for National Grid. National Grid is at the heart of a rapidly evolving energy system. Our business units play a vital role in connecting millions of people to the energy they depend on, while continuously seeking ways to make the system cleaner and more sustainable. National Grid Ventures and National Grid Partners drive innovation to help revolutionise and decarbonise the future of energy. To achieve our vision of being at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future in a focused way we have a strategy that sets the bounds of our business. Guiding our efforts within this are five strategic priorities. Enable the energy transition for all Build the networks of the future now Deliver for our customers Operate safely and efficiently Build tomorrow's workforce today For more information, please visit: https://www.nationalgrid.com

Planning Information

National Grid will release the RFI documentation upon request by suppliers, contact Baljinder.besra@nationalgrid.com if you are interested.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038869-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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