--- title: "Energy Trading System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d04ebad6-6fb0-4c2f-a2e8-4f58a7af910a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d04ebad6-6fb0-4c2f-a2e8-4f58a7af910a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d04ebad6-6fb0-4c2f-a2e8-4f58a7af910a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d04ebad6-6fb0-4c2f-a2e8-4f58a7af910a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2020-02-27" --- # Energy Trading System Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d04ebad6-6fb0-4c2f-a2e8-4f58a7af910a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d04ebad6-6fb0-4c2f-a2e8-4f58a7af910a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d04ebad6-6fb0-4c2f-a2e8-4f58a7af910a.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is initiating a procurement process for an Energy Trading System, aimed at improving its energy trading capabilities. This tender is classified under software package and information systems, with an estimated budget of £700,000, covering the period from 12 May 2020 to 11 May 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties should note the upcoming market engagement session scheduled for 18 February 2020 in London. Further communication regarding this procurement will be available on 27 March 2020. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses, particularly those specialising in cloud-based software solutions and trading systems. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with cybersecurity standards, specifically the Cyber Essentials scheme, will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as they are recognised as suitable participants in this tendering process, allowing them to leverage this opportunity for business growth in the energy sector. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place an agreement for the provision of an Energy Trading System to be utilised by CCS. The exact requirement has yet to be finalised, with drafts shared during the market engagement prior to the publication of any subsequent Contract notice. Additional information: Crown Commercial Service (CCS) intend to instigate a procurement to secure a supplier who can provide a cloud based service for an Energy Trading System. The service required by the CCS is one which can migrate the current data, host the new system, bring improvement to the trading activities, be secure, be resilient, meet regulatory requirements, provide reporting and offer good value for money. The requirement is an off-the-shelf ready to deploy software solution. Please be advised of our intention to commence market engagement with interested organisations. Crown Commercial Service intends to hold market engagement session on 18 February 2020 in London with organisations interested in potentially bidding for the resulting contract. The market engagement event is designed to engage with potential suppliers, socialise the draft statement of requirements, give contextual information and answer questions. The day has also been designed to allow suppliers to have discussions after the main presentation to help validate the plan and provide feedback on the draft documents. If you are interested in attending this market engagement session please express your interest by emailing david.sobczak@crowncommercial.gov.uk no later than midday on 13 February 2020. Further details will be provided to you. Your email must clearly state: the name of your organisation, and contact details for the individual(s) who will participating in the market engagement and if you are interested in having a 1 to 1 session following the main event. The agenda is as follows: 10.00 Registration and refreshments 10.30 Welcome, Introduction and Overview 10.45 Energy Trading System Requirement and business overview 11.30 Procurement overview - Type of procurement - CCS responsibilities - Bidder responsibility - Contract and length and expected value - Timescales - Potential issues 12.15 Q&A 12.30 Lunch 13.00 - 15.00 Individual supplier surgeries (optional) 15.00 Close ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aebad88-b1f7-4435-a55b-d74f53e1df17 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Mar 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 May 2020 - 11 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £950,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 71314000 - Energy and related services ## Release History - 27 Feb 2020 at 16:59 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aebad88-b1f7-4435-a55b-d74f53e1df17 - 21 Feb 2020 at 15:39 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aebad88-b1f7-4435-a55b-d74f53e1df17 - 21 Feb 2020 at 14:43 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aebad88-b1f7-4435-a55b-d74f53e1df17 - 10 Feb 2020 at 13:12 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aebad88-b1f7-4435-a55b-d74f53e1df17 - 16 Jan 2020 at 14:40 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aebad88-b1f7-4435-a55b-d74f53e1df17 - 15 Jan 2020 at 16:19 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aebad88-b1f7-4435-a55b-d74f53e1df17 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aebad88-b1f7-4435-a55b-d74f53e1df17 27th February 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cfe907ab-62e7-42c9-9554-22d3c40af240 Pre-Market Engagement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dac3d107-c51c-4031-96ed-69a15f279825 Attached zip file contains documents shared during the Prior Market Engagement and summarizes the clarification questions and answers from the event. Please be advised that the specification document is likely to change and that the revised document will be published when the tender is instigated ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/ccs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d04ebad6-6fb0-4c2f-a2e8-4f58a7af910a. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d04ebad6-6fb0-4c2f-a2e8-4f58a7af910a.json.