---
title: "Regional Nominations Platform 2.0"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cccd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL GRID INTERCONNECTORS LIMITED"
published: "2024-12-23"
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# Regional Nominations Platform 2.0

Buyer: NATIONAL GRID INTERCONNECTORS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cccd

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## Summary

The procurement process for National Grid Interconnectors Limited's "Regional Nominations Platform 2.0" has reached the award stage. This tender falls within the software programming and consultancy services category and covers services such as design, development, implementation, hosting, support, and maintenance of the platform. The contract, valued at EUR 9,950,222, was signed on 3rd December 2024, following a standstill period that ended on 2nd December 2024. The project serves locations in the UK, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, and France, with the procurement method being a competitive procedure with negotiation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in software development and IT support services, particularly those with experience in the energy sector and cross-border projects. Small to medium enterprises specialising in bespoke software solutions, 24/7 helpdesk services, and robust data hosting and maintenance could find significant growth avenues through such contracts. The awarded supplier, Unicorn Systems A.S., exemplifies the type of firm well-suited to these opportunities, highlighting the importance of technical excellence and reliable support in such high-stakes projects.

## Notice

AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, HOSTING AND SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE OF A REGIONAL NOMINATION PLATFORM

### Lot Information

Lot 1

RNP is used by European Interconnector customers to nominate against capacity purchased in the Long-term, Day Ahead and Intraday auctions. The 24/7 helpdesk is available to the Client, TSOs, the customers and the Power Trading Team to support if there is an issue with completing the nominations process or if there is an unplanned outage on the interconnectors. The Client procured a new contract for the following: * Hosting and application development of RNP 2.0; * Support and maintenance; * Associated 24/7 helpdesk services.

Options: Initial term of 3 years from Production Ready Date. Then can extend up to 10 years (extensions of 7 years).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041480-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,950,222 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL GRID INTERCONNECTORS LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | ENERGINET SYSTEMANSVAR A/S; NATIONAL GRID IFA 2 LIMITED; NATIONAL GRID NORTH SEA LINK LIMITED; NATIONAL GRID VIKING LINK LIMITED; NEMO LINK LIMITED; RESEAU DE TRANSPORT D'ELECTRICITE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2N 5EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNICORN SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 18:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041480-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://en.energinet.dk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:059532-2024:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.nationalgrid.com/national-grid-ventures
- https://www.nemolink.co.uk/
- https://www.rte-france.com/en/home

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