--- title: "Maentwrog Optimisation Market Engagement PIN" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040e4d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040e4d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040e4d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040e4d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY" published: "2023-12-14" --- # Maentwrog Optimisation Market Engagement PIN Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040e4d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040e4d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040e4d.json) ## Summary The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has initiated a procurement process titled "Maentwrog Optimisation Market Engagement PIN" in the services industry category. NDA, based in Cumbria, UK, aims to explore options to optimize trading of the Maentwrog Hydro-power station by seeking energy-efficiency consultancy services. The procurement is currently at the planning stage with a future notice date of 31st October 2024. This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in energy efficiency consultancy services and energy trading optimization. Companies with expertise in optimising energy trading and supply are well-suited to compete. Interested parties can engage with NDA in a market briefing meeting and questionnaire to understand the project's requirements. Information about the tender and registration details can be found via the OneNda portal for potential suppliers looking to participate and contribute to NDA's asset optimization efforts. ## 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. NDA is looking to explore options to optimise trading of the Maentwrog Hydro-power station. The NDA is seeking to understand what services potential suppliers offer in regards to energy trading optimisation and supply. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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 | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036867-2023 | | 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, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Oct 2024 | | 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 | NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY | | Locality | CUMBRIA | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA24 3HU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Egremont North and St Bees | | Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington | | Delivery location | TLL12 Gwynedd | ## 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 - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 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 - 14 Dec 2023 at 17:04 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036867-2023 - 23 Oct 2023 at 14:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031237-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-decommissioning-authority ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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