--- title: "SONI031" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042659" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042659" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042659.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042659.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SONI LTD" published: "2023-12-18" --- # SONI031 Buyer: SONI LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042659 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042659) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042659.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by SONI Ltd involves a tender titled "SONI031" in the services industry category of "Energy and related services." The tender, at the active stage, comprises multiple lots with detailed descriptions and contract periods lasting until April 2026. The tender uses a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition and invites electronic submissions. The deadline for submissions is January 24, 2024, with a second-stage invitation on the same day. This opportunity provided by SONI Ltd for DS3 System Services presents avenues for growth to businesses in the energy sector. Companies well-versed in providing operating reserve services such as Primary Operating Reserve, Secondary Operating Reserve, and others specified in the tender lots would be suited to compete. The contract's renewable option and the gate process for ongoing qualifications offer long-term business prospects for qualified suppliers. ## Notice DS3 System Services - Volume Uncapped - Gate 10 ### Lot Information SOR L2NI - Secondary Operating Reserve Secondary Operating reserve or 'SOR' has the meaning given to it in the grid code. Additional information: Interested parties should download or refer to the tender pack attached to notice for this contract for full details. Renewal: Option for each TSO to extend the term of its Contract in respect of any or all of its applicable Lots in certain defined cases, at the discretion of the Contracting Entity. This option might apply where, for instance, there is a delay in completing the procurement for any subsequent phases envisaged under the DS3 Programme. TOR1 L3NI - Tertiary 1 Operating Reserve Tertiary 1 operating reserve or 'TOR1' has the meaning given to it in the grid code. Additional information: Interested parties should download or refer to the tender pack attached to notice for this contract for full details. Renewal: Option for each TSO to extend the term of its Contract in respect of any or all of its applicable Lots in certain defined cases, at the discretion of the Contracting Entity. This option might apply where, for instance, there is a delay in completing the procurement for any subsequent phases envisaged under the DS3 Programme. TOR2 L4NI - Tertiary 2 Operating Reserve Tertiary 2 operating reserve or 'TOR2' has the meaning given to it in the grid code. Additional information: Interested parties should download or refer to the tender pack attached to notice for this contract for full details. Renewal: Option for each TSO to extend the term of its Contract in respect of any or all of its applicable Lots in certain defined cases, at the discretion of the Contracting Entity. This option might apply where, for instance, there is a delay in completing the procurement for any subsequent phases envisaged under the DS3 Programme. RRD L5NI - Replacement Reserve (De-Synchronised) RR (De-synchronised)' means replacement reserve provided by the providing unit when: (i) not Synchronised to the power system in the case of a synchronous providing unit, or (ii) when connected to the power system and operating at a level less or equal to 0 MW in the case of an energy storage providing unit, or (ii) when connected to the power system in the case of a demand side unit. Additional information: Interested parties should download or refer to the tender pack attached to notice for this contract for full details. Renewal: Option for each TSO to extend the term of its Contract in respect of any or all of its applicable Lots in certain defined cases, at the discretion of the Contracting Entity. This option might apply where, for instance, there is a delay in completing the procurement for any subsequent phases envisaged under the DS3 Programme. RRS L6NI - Replacement Reserve (Synchronised) RR (Synchronised)' means Replacement Reserve provided by the Providing Unit when: (i) synchronised to the power system in the case of a synchronous providing unit, or (ii) when connected to the power system and operating at a level greater than 0 MW in the case of an energy storage providing unit or power park module. Additional information: Interested parties should download or refer to the tender pack attached to notice for this contract for full details. Renewal: Option for each TSO to extend the term of its Contract in respect of any or all of its applicable Lots in certain defined cases, at the discretion of the Contracting Entity. This option might apply where, for instance, there is a delay in completing the procurement for any subsequent phases envisaged under the DS3 Programme. SSRP L7NI - Steady State Reactive Power Steady-state reactive power or 'SSRP' means reactive power capability (Leading) and reactive power capability (Lagging). Additional information: Interested parties should download or refer to the tender pack attached to notice for this contract for full details. Renewal: Option for each TSO to extend the term of its Contract in respect of any or all of its applicable Lots in certain defined cases, at the discretion of the Contracting Entity. This option might apply where, for instance, there is a delay in completing the procurement for any subsequent phases envisaged under the DS3 Programme. SIR L8NI - Synchronous Inertial Response Synchronous Inertial Response (SIR) is the kinetic energy (at a Frequency of 50 Hz) of a centrally dispatched synchronous providing unit multiplied by the SIR factor (SIRF) Additional information: Interested parties should download or refer to the tender pack attached to notice for this contract for full details. Renewal: Option for each TSO to extend the term of its Contract in respect of any or all of its applicable Lots in certain defined cases, at the discretion of the Contracting Entity. This option might apply where, for instance, there is a delay in completing the procurement for any subsequent phases envisaged under the DS3 Programme. RM1 L9NI - Ramping Margin 1 Hour Ramping Margin 1 is the increased MW Output and/or MW Reduction that a providing unit can provide to the company within one hour of the company issuing a dispatch instruction to a service provider and that the providing unit can maintain for a further two hours after the one hour period has elapsed. It is limited by the lowest availability in that three hour period. Additional information: Interested parties should download or refer to the tender pack attached to notice for this contract for full details. Renewal: Option for each TSO to extend the term of its Contract in respect of any or all of its applicable Lots in certain defined cases, at the discretion of the Contracting Entity. This option might apply where, for instance, there is a delay in completing the procurement for any subsequent phases envisaged under the DS3 Programme. RM3 L10NI - Ramping Margin 3 Hour Ramping Margin 3 is the increased MW Output and/or MW reduction that a providing unit can provide to the company within three hours of the company issuing a dispatch instruction to a service provider and that the providing unit can maintain for a further 5 hours after the 3 hour period has elapsed. It is limited by the lowest availability in that 8 hour period. Additional information: Interested parties should download or refer to the tender pack attached to notice for this contract for full details. Renewal: Option for each TSO to extend the term of its Contract in respect of any or all of its applicable Lots in certain defined cases, at the discretion of the Contracting Entity. This option might apply where, for instance, there is a delay in completing the procurement for any subsequent phases envisaged under the DS3 Programme. RM8 L11NI - Ramping Margin 8 Hour Ramping Margin 8 is the increased MW Output and/or MW reduction that a providing unit can provide to the company within eight hours of the company issuing a dispatch instruction to a service provider and that the providing unit can maintain for a further 8 hours after the 8 hour period has elapsed. It is limited by the lowest availability in that 16 hour period. Additional information: Interested parties should download or refer to the tender pack attached to notice for this contract for full details Renewal: Option for each TSO to extend the term of its Contract in respect of any or all of its applicable Lots in certain defined cases, at the discretion of the Contracting Entity. This option might apply where, for instance, there is a delay in completing the procurement for any subsequent phases envisaged under the DS3 Programme. FFR L12NI - Fast Frequency Response Fast Frequency Response (FFR) is the additional MW Output or MW reduction required compared to the pre- incident MW output or MW reduction, which is fully available from a providing unit within 2 seconds after the start of an event and sustainable up to 10 seconds after the start of the event. Additional information: Interested parties should download or refer to the tender pack attached to notice for this contract for full details. Renewal: ) Option for the TSO to extend the term of its Contract in respect of any or all of its applicable Lots in certain defined cases, at the discretion of the Contracting Entity. This option might apply where, for instance, there is a delay in completing the procurement for any subsequent phases envisaged under the DS3 Programme. POR L1NI - Primary Operating Reserve Primary Operating Reserve and Primary Operating reserve or 'POR' has the meaning given to it in the grid code. Additional information: Interested parties should download or refer to the tender pack attached to the notice for this contract for full details. Renewal: Option for each TSO to extend the term of its Contract in respect of any or all of its applicable Lots in certain defined cases, at the discretion of the Contracting Entity. This option might apply where, for instance, there is a delay in completing the procurement for any subsequent phases envisaged under the DS3 Programme. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037077-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 30 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Gate Process – refers to the period subsequent to the initial contract round whereby Tenderers may apply for a place on the Qualification System at any time. However, the award of contracts is anticipated to occur at six monthly intervals; however the precise intervals will be at the discretion of the Contracting Entity. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £37,386,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SONI LTD | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT6 9RT | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh | | Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh | | Electoral ward | Moneyreagh | | Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71314000 - Energy and related services ## Release History - 18 Dec 2023 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037077-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.soni.ltd.uk - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:501414-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit - https://www.mytenders.co.uk - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=230929 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA43172 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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