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title: "S1228 - Flexibility Management Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c18e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS"
published: "2025-10-30"
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# S1228 - Flexibility Management Platform

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c18e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "S1228 - Flexibility Management Platform" involves Northern Ireland Electricity Networks as the buying organisation. This contract falls under the IT services category, covering consulting, software development, and support. The location specified for the delivery is Northern Ireland (region: UKN). The contract has been awarded and is currently in the 'Award' stage as of 30th October 2025, following a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The initial framework period is set for four years, with potential renewals of up to an additional four years, at the discretion of NIE Networks. The total contract value is £900,000, and the winning supplier is Open Utility Ltd Piclo, a recognised entity within this domain.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scalable and robust IT service solutions, particularly those capable of managing sophisticated systems for flexibility services. The platform's requirements, such as scheduling, dispatch, and performance analysis, align well with firms experienced in delivering comprehensive software systems for utilities. Companies with a proven track record in IT software packages, especially those with capabilities in analytics and forecasting, can leverage their expertise to compete successfully. Additionally, there is potential for growth through the development of long-term partnerships with NIE Networks, especially given the option of contract renewals extending up to eight years. SMEs and larger companies that can offer innovative solutions in this sector may find a lucrative avenue for business expansion.

## Notice

In order to deliver a reliable and efficient supply of electricity, NIE networks requires the provision of a system to manage flexibility services in a business as usual environment, in a scalable, robust and secure manner. Key system functions: Procurement (via dynamic purchasing system) Scheduling of flexible units Dispatch instructions and management Baselining Collection of meter data and performance analysis Facilitation of settlement processes Reporting functions The system will be used in an operational environment to schedule, dispatch and monitor flexibility services as required. Services will be procured using the system, with the oversight of Flexibility Commercial resources. Flexibility service providers will access flexibility opportunities using the system and will be migrated to an operational environment once contracted. The system will allow communication of instructions and other key operational information between NIE Networks and contracted flexibility providers. The vendor is expected to provide the functionality in one system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In order to deliver a reliable and efficient supply of electricity, NIE networks requires the provision of a system to manage flexibility services in a business as usual environment, in a scalable, robust and secure manner. Key system functions: Procurement (via dynamic purchasing system) Scheduling of flexible units Dispatch instructions and management Baselining Collection of meter data and performance analysis Facilitation of settlement processes Reporting functions The system will be used in an operational environment to schedule, dispatch and monitor flexibility services as required. Services will be procured using the system, with the oversight of Flexibility Commercial resources. Flexibility service providers will access flexibility opportunities using the system and will be migrated to an operational environment once contracted. The system will allow communication of instructions and other key operational information between NIE Networks and contracted flexibility providers. The vendor is expected to provide the functionality in one system.

Options: 4 year initial term with two 2 year extension options.

Renewal: At the end of the framework term it may be subject to renewal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069832-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS |
| Additional buyers | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPEN UTILITY LTD PICLO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package
- 48517000 - IT software package
- 48700000 - Software package utilities
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2025 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069832-2025
- 2 Dec 2024 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038783-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nienetworks.co.uk
- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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