Planning

Energy Market Modelling Software and Compute Services

NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 16:00

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Energy Market Modelling Software and Compute Services" is currently at the planning stage, initiated by the National Energy System Operator Limited. This contract, identified as ocds-h6vhtk-06a23a, is focused on providing modelling software licences and compute capacity for energy market simulations. The procurement falls within the services category and employs a competitive flexible procedure. The procurement notice was published on 22 May 2026. The contract period is planned to start on 1 June 2027 and end on 1 June 2031, with a potential extension until 1 June 2034. Located in Wokingham, UK, this undertaking aligns with the CPV code 72000000 for IT services. Interested parties should note that further notice for this opportunity is expected by 12 January 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly in consulting and software development, to engage in the energy sector. Companies equipped with capable software development teams and expertise in market simulation solutions will find this contract particularly compelling. As the energy market continues to evolve, securing such a contract can foster growth and provide exposure to high-impact, long-term projects. With a renewal option and a duration potentially extending to 2034, businesses that enter this procurement can benefit from sustained revenue and industry credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Energy Market Modelling Software and Compute Services

Notice Description

Provision of modelling software licences and compute capacity for energy market simulations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a23a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048262-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 20278 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2027 - 1 Jun 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG41 5BN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Winnersh
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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