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title: "DfE - NI electricity interconnection and energy storage modelling and assessment"
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# DfE - NI electricity interconnection and energy storage modelling and assessment

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049d85

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## Summary

The Department for the Economy (DfE) of Northern Ireland has initiated an active tender process under the title "DfE - NI electricity interconnection and energy storage modelling and assessment." The tender falls under the services category, specifically energy-efficiency consultancy services. This public procurement, valued at £140,000, is focused on commissioning research into the costs and benefits of various interconnection scenarios, multiple energy storage options, and achieving an 80 percent renewable electricity target by 2030 and beyond. Key dates include the tender submission deadline of 28th October 2024 at 15:00 and the bid opening scheduled for the same day at 15:30. The procurement method is an open procedure, accepting electronic submissions in English via the eTendersNI platform. The contract will be executed within a 180-day period starting shortly after the award date.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy consultancy services, especially those with expertise in energy storage, renewable energy, and electricity interconnection. Participating in this contract could position companies as key players in helping Northern Ireland achieve its ambitious energy targets, thereby opening doors for future public procurement projects. Businesses suited for this tender include consultancy firms, energy modellers, and research organisations with a track record in delivering comprehensive, high-quality analysis and strategic insights in the energy sector. The focus on renewable energy aligns with growing market trends and could offer long-term growth and partnership opportunities for successful bidders.

## Notice

DfE - NI electricity interconnection and energy storage modelling and assessment The Northern Ireland Executive adopted the Energy Strategy for Northern Ireland in December 2021. The vision of the Strategy sets out how Northern Ireland will achieve net zero carbon and affordable energy, in line with UK Government commitments, by 2050. The Energy Strategy identified a target of 70 percent of electricity consumption to be from a diverse mix of renewable sources by 2030. This target has since increased to 80 percent through the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022. In March 2024 the Department for the Economy (DfE) published the Energy Strategy Action Plan for 2024 which outlines some of the key actions being delivered as part of the Executive's Energy Strategy - The Path to Net Zero Energy. One of the identified Actions (no.14) states, 'DfE will commission research into the costs and benefits to the NI Consumer for different Interconnection scenarios, multiple Energy Storage options and the 80 percent Renewable Electricity target up to 2030 and beyond'. This project relates to the commissioning of research and modelling associated with the delivery of this agreed Action.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DfE - NI electricity interconnection and energy storage modelling and assessment The Northern Ireland Executive adopted the Energy Strategy for Northern Ireland in December 2021. The vision of the Strategy sets out how Northern Ireland will achieve net zero carbon and affordable energy, in line with UK Government commitments, by 2050. The Energy Strategy identified a target of 70 percent of electricity consumption to be from a diverse mix of renewable sources by 2030. This target has since increased to 80 percent through the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022. In March 2024 the Department for the Economy (DfE) published the Energy Strategy Action Plan for 2024 which outlines some of the key actions being delivered as part of the Executive's Energy Strategy - The Path to Net Zero Energy. One of the identified Actions (no.14) states, 'DfE will commission research into the costs and benefits to the NI Consumer for different Interconnection scenarios, multiple Energy Storage options and the 80 percent Renewable Electricity target up to 2030 and beyond'. This project relates to the commissioning of research and modelling associated with the delivery of this agreed Action. Additional information: The values are estimates of the requirements and no level of business is guaranteed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030559-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | £140,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY NI |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8FD |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2024 at 09:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030559-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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