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title: "RFI for Energy Storage Technical Feasibility Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02aef4"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED"
published: "2021-05-10"
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# RFI for Energy Storage Technical Feasibility Assessment

Buyer: NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02aef4

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## Summary

The National Grid Electricity System Operator Limited is initiating a tender titled "RFI for Energy Storage Technical Feasibility Assessment" as part of their planning process. This opportunity falls under the consultancy services category, specifically in the area of general management consultancy (CPV Code: 79411000). The project aims to assess how energy storage can manage constraints on the electricity transmission network from 2022 to 2030. Interested consultancies are required to submit an Expression of Interest by 5pm (BST) on 10 June 2021, with the final report anticipated by December 2021. The assessment will target various regions in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancies specialising in energy-efficiency analysis and technical consultancy services. Businesses that thrive in innovative solutions to enhance energy storage systems and manage electricity transmission constraints are well-suited to compete. Given the growing focus on sustainable energy solutions, participating in this project could provide consultancies with a platform to showcase their expertise and contribute to vital advancements in the energy sector.

## Notice

National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) is looking for a consultancy to carry out a technical feasibility assessment on how energy storage could help manage constraints on the electricity transmission network between 2022-2030. The selected consultancy will perform technical analysis and present a finalised report back to the ESO by December 2021. The report will outline details from 4 related work-packages including recommendations based on the analysis undertaken. We invite consultancies who will want to bid for this work to submit an Expression of Interest to our Request for Information by 5pm (BST) on 10 June 2021. Please find further information on this website: https://www.nationalgrideso.com/future-of-energy/projects/pathfinders/constraint-management/energy-storage-technical-feasibility-assessment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010115-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | 10 May 2021 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2N 5EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 May 2021 at 12:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010115-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nationalgrideso.com/future-of-energy/projects/pathfinders/constraint-management/energy-storage-technical-feasibility-assessment

## Provenance

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