--- title: "CAA277(2021) Provision of Network Flexibility Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028f31" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028f31" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028f31.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028f31.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED" published: "2021-12-10" --- # CAA277(2021) Provision of Network Flexibility Services Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028f31 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028f31) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028f31.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "CAA277 (2021) Provision of Network Flexibility Services" is being conducted by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (NIE Networks) and relates to the electricity distribution sector in the United Kingdom. This process is currently in the Award stage, with key dates including a deadline for submissions on 26th April 2021. NIE Networks requires network flexibility services from providers across 17 designated Flexibility Trial Zones (FTZs), each with specific volume requirements, to optimise electricity generation and consumption during defined service windows. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy management and electricity supply, particularly those with capabilities in network flexibility services. Companies involved in dynamic energy solutions, demand response, or flexible generation are well-suited to compete in this tendering process. With a total estimated spend of between £450,000 to £550,000 across all lots, successful participants could benefit from securing long-term contracts, as there are options for renewal extending the initial agreement to a total potential duration of three years. ## Notice Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (NIE Networks) has a requirement for the supply of network Flexibility services from customers connected within specific geographic areas (Flexibility Trial Zones, FTZs). Successful Tenderers will provide NIE Networks with network Flexibility services, the ability to adjust their aggregate electricity generation or consumption in response to an instruction signal during defined Service Windows, to support network operation during the FLEX trial. Each Flexibility Trial Zone is represented by a separate Lot (1-17). ### Lot Information Lot 1-17 NIE Networks owns the Northern Ireland electricity transmission and distribution network and operates the electricity distribution network which transports electricity to over 880,000 customers. Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (NIE Networks) has a requirement for the supply of network Flexibility services from customers connected within specific geographic areas (Flexibility Trial Zones, FTZs). Successful Tenderers will provide NIE Networks with network Flexibility services, the ability to adjust their aggregate electricity generation or consumption in response to a signal from NIE Networks during defined Service Windows, supporting network operation during the FLEX trial. Each Flexibility Trial Zone is represented by a separate geographical Lot. The geographical Lots to be included are outlined below: Lot Number: Zone Name, Capacity Requirement, Product, Maximum Connection Voltage Lot 1: Banbridge, 1.8 MW, Dynamic, 11 kV Lot 2: Campsie Central, 1.2 MW, Sustain, 11 kV Lot 3: Carn Central, 1.3 MW, Dynamic, 11 kV Lot 4: Castlederg South, 2.0 MW, Secure, 11 kV Lot 5: Crosshill Central, 1.0 MW, Dynamic, 11 kV Lot 6: Dungannon, 10.0 MW, Secure, 33 kV Lot 7: Inver, 1.0 MW, Sustain, 11 kV Lot 8: Lisnaskea Central, 1.0 MW, Secure, 11 kV Lot 9: Loguestown, 3.5 MW, Secure, 11 kV Lot 10: Magherafelt West, 1.0 MW, Dynamic, 11 kV Lot 11: Mountpottinger , 10.0 MW, Dynamic, 11 kV Lot 12: Newry South, 1.2 MW, Sustain, 11 kV Lot 13: Omagh South, 1.1 MW, Sustain, 11 kV Lot 14: Omagh West, 1.1 MW, Secure, 11 kV Lot 15: Parkhall, 1.0 MW, Sustain, 11 kV Lot 16: Sprucefield, 1.0 MW, Secure, 11 kV Lot 17: Tandragee East, 1.1 MW, Dynamic, 11 kV NIE Networks would like to invite Flexibility Providers to visit the Piclo website www.picloflex.com/dashboard where they can register their assets and find out more information regarding NIE Networks' requirements. NIE Networks will be provided with a list of Flexibility Providers who have registered an asset on the Piclo website. The Flexibility Providers who do register an asset on the Piclo website will be sent an e-mail from NIE Networks' informing them of the launch date for this procurement exercise and asking them to register on eSourcingNI. NIE Networks are holding a Flexible Services launch webinar on 15th February at 2pm, and information regarding this opportunity can also be found on NIE's flexibility services website: https://www.nienetworks.co.uk/flexibility.The procurement of network Flexibility services will be launched under a separate procurement process. Please note a separate call for competition in the form of an FTS contract notice will be published on eSourcing NI. Any interested parties will still be required to apply separately when launched and registering an asset on the Piclo Platform shall in no way be accepted as registering an interest. Additionally, registering an asset on the Piclo Platform will not be a pre-requisite in relation to the future tender competition. Please note this is not a call for competition. CA277 (2021) Lot no:1 Reference ID: NIEN-21-01 FTZ Name: Banbridge Volume Requirement (MW): 1.8 Flexibility Product: Dynamic Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a fixed period of one(1) year with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. Renewal: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. Provision of Network Flexibility Services Lot Number: 2 Reference ID: NIEN-21-02 FTZ Name : Campsie Central Volume Requirement (MW) : 1.2 Flexibility Product : Sustain Renewal: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. Provision of Network Flexibility Services Lot Number: 3 Reference ID: NIEN-21-03 FTZ Name : Carn Central Volume Requirement(MW):1.3 Flexibility Product: Dynamic Renewal: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. Provision of Network Flexibility Services Lot Number : 4 Reference ID: NIEN-21-04 FTZ Name : Castlederg South Volume Requirement (MW): 2.0 Flexibility Product : Secure Renewal: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. Provision of Network Flexibility Services Lot Number: 5 Reference ID : NIEN-21-05 FTZ Name: Crosshill Central Volume Requirement (MW): 1.0 Flexibility Product: Dynamic Renewal: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. Provision of Network Flexibility Services Lot Number: 6 Reference ID: NIEN-21-06 FTZ Name: Dungannon Volume Requirement (MW): 10.0 Flexibility Product: Secure Renewal: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. Provision of Network Flexibility Services Lot Number: 7 Reference ID: NIEN-21-07 FTZ Name: Inver Volume Requirement (MW): 1.0 Flexibility Product:Sustain Renewal: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. Provision of Network Flexibility Services Lot Number: 8 Reference ID: NIEN-21-08 FTZ Name: Lisnaskea Central Volume Requirement (MW): 1.0 Flexibility Product: Secure Renewal: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. Provison of Network Flexibility Services Lot Number: 9 Reference ID: NIEN-21-09 FTZ Name: Loguestown Volume Requirement (MW): 3.5 Flexibility Product: Secure Renewal: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. Provision of Network Flexibility Services Lot Number: 10 Reference ID: NIEN021-10 FTZ Name: Magherafelt West Volume Requirement (MW): 1.0 Flexibility Product: Dynamic Renewal: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. Provision of Network Flexibility Services Lot Number: 11 Reference ID: NIEN-21-11 FTZ Name: Mountpottinger Volume Requirement (MW):10.0 Flexibility Product: Dynamic Renewal: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. Provison of Network Flexibility Services Lot Number: 12 Reference ID: NIEN-21-12 FTZ Name: Newry South Volume Requirement (MW): 1.2 Flexibility Product: Sustain Renewal: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. Provision of Network Flexibility Services Lot Number: 13 Reference ID: NIEN-21-13 FTZ Name: Omagh South Volume Requirement (MW): 1.1 Flexibility Product: Sustain Renewal: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. Provision of Network Flexibility Services Lot Number: 14 Reference ID: NIEN-21-14 FTZ Name: Omagh West Volume Requirement (MW): 1.1 Flexibility Product: Secure Renewal: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. Provision of Network Flexibility Services Lot Number: 15 Reference ID: NIEN-21-15 FTZ Name: Parkhall Volume Requirement (MW): 1.0 Flexibility Product: Sustain Renewal: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. Provison of Network Flexibility Services Lot Number: 16 Reference ID: NIEN-21-16 FTZ Name: Sprucefield Volume Requirement (MW): 1.0 Flexibility Product: Secure Renewal: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. Provison of Network Flexibility Services Lot Number: 17 Reference ID: NIEN-21-17 FTZ Name: Tandragee East Volume Requirement (MW): 1.1 Flexibility Product: Dynamic Renewal: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. CA277(2021) Provision of Network Flexibility Services Lot number: 2 Reference ID:NIEN-21-02 FTZ Name: Campsie Central Volume Requirement(MW): 1.2 Flexibility Product: sustain Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one(1) year with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three (3) years. CA277(2021) Provision of Network Flexibility Services Reference ID: NIEN-21-03 FTZ Name: Carn Central Volume Requirement(MW): 1.3 Flexibility Product: Dynamic Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one(1) year with an option , exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. CA277(2021) Reference ID: NIEN-21-04 FTZ Name: Castlederg Sough Volume Requirement(MW): 2.0 Flexibility Product: Secure Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one(1) year with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. CA277(2021) Provision of Network Flexibility Services Reference ID: NIEN-21-05 FTZ Name: Crosshill Central Volume Requirement(MW): 1.0 Flexibility Product: Dynamic Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one(1) year with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. CA277 (2021) Reference ID: NIEN-21-06 FTZ Name: Dungannon Volume Requirement(MW) : 10.0 Flexibility Product: Secure Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one(1) year with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two period of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. CA277(2021) Reference ID: NIEN-21-07 FTZ Name: Inver Volume Requirement(MW): 1.0 Flexibility Product: Secure Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one(1) year with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. CA277(2021) Reference ID: NIEN-21-08 FTZ Name: Lisnaskea Central Volume Requirement(MW): 1.0 Flexibility Product: Secure Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one(1) year with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. CA277(2021) Reference ID: NIEN-21-09 FTZ Name: Loguestown Volume Requirement(MW): 3.5 Flexibility Product: Secure Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one(1) year with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. CA277(2021) Reference ID: NIEN021-10 FTZ Name: Magherafelt West Volume Requirement(MW):1.0 Flexibility Product: Dynamic Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one(1) year with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. CA277 (2021) Reference ID: NIEN-21-11 FTZ Name: Mountpottinger Volume Requirement(MW): 100 Flexibility Product: Sustain Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one(1) year with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. CA277(2021) Reference ID: NIEN 21-12 FTZ Name: Newry South Volume Requirement(MW): 1.2 Flexibility Product: Sustain Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one(1) year with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. CA277(2021) Reference ID: NIEN-21-13 FTZ Name: Omagh South Volume Requirement (MW): 1.1 Flexibility Product: Sustain Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one(1) year with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. CA277(2021) Reference ID: NIEN-21-14 FTZ Name: Omagh West Volume Requirement(MW): 1.1 Flexibility Product: Secure Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one(1) year with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. CA277 (2021) Reference ID: NIEN -21-15 FTZ Name: Parkhall Volume Requirement (MW): 1.0 Flexibility Product: Sustain Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one(1) year with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. CA277(2021) Reference ID: NIEN-21-16 FTZ Name: Sprucefield Volume Requirement(MW): 1.0 Flexibility Product: Secure Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one(1) year with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. CA277 (2021) Reference ID: NIEN-21-17 FTZ Name: Tandragee East Volume Requirement(MW): 1.1 Flexibility product: Dynamic Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one(1) year with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030885-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | 19 Mar 2021 | | Award date | 11 Nov 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £550,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £543,657 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled, Planned | | Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED | | Locality | BELFAST, | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT9 5HT | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 6 | | Supplier names | ENDECO TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (GRID BEYOND; ENDECO TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED(GRID BEYOND; ENERGY TRADING IRELAND; IPOWER SOLUTIONS; POWERHOUSE GENERATION; POWERON TECHNOLOGIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 65 - Public utilities ### Codes - 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services - 65310000 - Electricity distribution ## Release History - 10 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030885-2021 - 24 Mar 2021 at 22:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006024-2021 - 1 Feb 2021 at 22:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002011-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nienetworks.co.uk - https://e-sorucingni.bravosolution.co.uk - https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.nienetworks.co.uk/flexibility.The ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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