---
title: "SONI071 - DS3 System Services Qualifications Trial Process 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060a12"
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buyer: "SONI LTD"
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# SONI071 - DS3 System Services Qualifications Trial Process 2025

Buyer: SONI LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060a12

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## Summary

The tender process is initiated by SONI Ltd for the "SONI071 – DS3 System Services Qualifications Trial Process 2025". This procurement focuses on the transition from fossil fuel to sustainable renewable power systems under the Northern Irish devolved regulations. It is classified within the public utilities industry and aimed at procuring services. Based in Belfast, the procurement adopts an open method below the threshold, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 9th February 2026 and tender submissions closing on 2nd March 2026. The total project value is £350,000, with planned contract execution from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in sustainable energy services as it aims to trial and implement new system services, enhancing operational capabilities. Companies with expertise in constructing business and industry impact statements, project planning, environmental management, and offering competitive fixed pricing are well-suited for this tender. It is designed to accommodate SMEs, encouraging participation from a diverse range of providers that can contribute innovative solutions in public utility services.

## Notice

The Qualification Trial Process (QTP) is an important process for contributing to the transition from a fossil fuel powered system to a sustainable renewable power system. The QTP acts as a platform to trial system services from new technology providers and identify the operational complexities to the provision of services from a range of providers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004866-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65000000 - Public utilities

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 14:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004866-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004866-2026
  20th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/mytenders.co.uk

## Provenance

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