--- title: "SONI051" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c8d3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c8d3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c8d3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c8d3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SONI LTD" published: "2024-12-17" --- # SONI051 Buyer: SONI LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c8d3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c8d3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c8d3.json) ## Summary SONI Ltd is inviting tenders for the provision of system services under the DS3 System Services programme, with a total estimated value of €467,825,000. This procurement process is in the tender stage and covers a range of energy and related services, including operating reserves and frequency responses. The contract period begins on 1 April 2025 and ends on 30 April 2026, with potential renewals at the discretion of the contracting entity. Interested parties must submit electronic responses by 24 January 2025 through the mytenders website. The procurement method is a negotiated procedure with the prior call for competition, and it applies to services delivered in Northern Ireland. This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialised in energy services and grid management. The multiple lots available, such as Primary Operating Reserve, Secondary Operating Reserve, and various Replacement Reserves, provide ample opportunities for a wide range of businesses with expertise in energy supply, grid stability, and frequency control. Companies can benefit from engaging in a long-term contract with the potential for extensions and contributing to a major public infrastructure programme, enhancing their credibility and expanding their market presence in the energy sector. ## Notice DS3 System Services - Volume Uncapped - Gate 12 ### Lot Information 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. 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 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. TOR1 L3NI - Tertiary 1 Operating Reserve Tertiary 1 operating reserve or 'TOR1' has the meaning given to it in the grid code. 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. 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. 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. 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) 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) 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040635-2024 | | 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 | 17 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 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 | £467,825,000 | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71314000 - Energy and related services ## Release History - 17 Dec 2024 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040635-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit - https://www.mytenders.co.uk - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/ - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=230929 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=232171 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=233478 - 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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