--- title: "Potential Optimisation of Maentwrog Hydropower station" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-40393d41-d225-4995-a1c2-1ca98684e80f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-40393d41-d225-4995-a1c2-1ca98684e80f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40393d41-d225-4995-a1c2-1ca98684e80f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40393d41-d225-4995-a1c2-1ca98684e80f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY" published: "2023-10-23" --- # Potential Optimisation of Maentwrog Hydropower station Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40393d41-d225-4995-a1c2-1ca98684e80f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-40393d41-d225-4995-a1c2-1ca98684e80f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40393d41-d225-4995-a1c2-1ca98684e80f.json) ## Summary The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is planning a tender for the potential optimisation of Maentwrog Hydropower station. The NDA seeks to explore options to optimise energy trading at the hydroelectric plant through revenue stacking and trading in different markets. The engagement end date is set for 20th November 2023. This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the energy sector, particularly those providing energy-efficiency consultancy services, electrical power systems design, operation of power plants, and feasibility studies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this opportunity that aims to maximise asset value and revenue through energy trading optimisation. ## Notice NDA is a non-departmental public body charged, on behalf of government, with the mission to clean-up the UK's earliest nuclear sites safely, securely and cost effectively. We're committed to overcoming the challenges of nuclear clean-up and decommissioning, leaving the 17 nuclear sites ready for their next use. We do this work with care for our people, communities and the environment, with safety, as always, our number one priority. We also play an important role in supporting government's aspiration for the UK to be a global leader in the civil nuclear sector. We strive to deliver best value for the UK taxpayer by focusing on reducing the highest hazards and risks, while ensuring safe, secure, and environmentally responsible operations at our sites. We seek ways to reduce the level of public funding from government by generating revenue through our commercial activities. Maentwrog Hydroelectric Power Station ("Maentwrog") is a 28MW hydroelectric plant owned by NDA and operated by Magnox Limited ("Magnox"). NDA is looking to explore options to optimise trading of the Maentwrog Hydro-power station through revenue stacking and trading of energy in different markets. The NDA is seeking to understand what services potential suppliers offer in regards to energy trading optimisation and supply. NDA may procure a solution to optimise its asset. The procured optimiser may need to: * Review and reflect what is possible within the asset characteristics and capability; * Utilise its software and hardware to allow the trading of energy in different markets as appropriate; and * Maximise the asset value through revenue stacking. In addition, NDA may procure a solution that combines optimisation with supply. This Prior Information Notice ('PIN') is not a call to competition. The purpose of this PIN is to invite potential suppliers to participate in a market engagement exercise to assist NDA in the design of the services and our requirements. This market engagement exercise consists of a briefing meeting, questionnaire and potentially further engagement with participants upon invitation. Interested parties should register their interest to this PIN via the OneNda portal. This can be found at the following address: https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome Initial registration of your company is achieved by using the above website link and then clicking on "Register Here". Following registration of Interest to the PIN, invitations will be issued for the briefing meeting, which is anticipated to be delivered within the last two weeks of November 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763d42e4-3b3b-4be9-a02e-216be54d1403 | | Notice type | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Nov 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY | | Locality | BIRCHWOOD, WARRINGTON | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA3 6GR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington | | Local authority | Warrington | | Electoral ward | Birchwood | | Westminster constituency | Warrington North | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 65 - Public utilities - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy - 38551000 - Energy meters - 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution - 65410000 - Operation of a power plant - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 71314200 - Energy-management services - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services - 71323100 - Electrical power systems design services - 79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work - 79930000 - Specialty design services ## Release History - 23 Oct 2023 at 15:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763d42e4-3b3b-4be9-a02e-216be54d1403 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763d42e4-3b3b-4be9-a02e-216be54d1403 23rd October 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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