ENQEIR993: Market Consultation - Embedded PV sample data

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Notice Description

The objective of this Market Research is to search for suppliers capable of delivering a continuous feed of representative embedded PV generation data that meets the following outcomes: 1. Improve system visibility: Provide near real time insight into embedded PV output across Ireland and Northern Ireland. 2. Support operational forecasting: Enable EirGrid and SONI to better predict short term solar output changes by creating proxy forecasts for the locations of the data supplied by the tender winner(s) and then use the actual generation of the proxy sites to fine tune the actual forecast. 3. Provide a geographically representative dataset: Ensure broad dispersion and diversity of PV sites to reflect system-wide behaviour. 4. Deliver high data quality and reliability: Ensure data is accurate, validated, and free from distortions such as behind the meter battery interactions.

Planning Information

Please refer to attached documentsd

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bb4d
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059054-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 1 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: SONI LTD
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: BELFAST
Postcode: BT6 9RT
Post Town: Northern Ireland
Country: Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1): TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3): TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward: Moneyreagh
Westminster Constituency: Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059054-2026
23rd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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