--- title: "Digital Twin for Electrical Power Systems - National Grid" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068c03" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068c03" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068c03.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068c03.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED" published: "2026-04-28" --- # Digital Twin for Electrical Power Systems - National Grid Buyer: NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068c03 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068c03) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068c03.json) ## Summary National Grid UK Limited is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) for the development of a Digital Twin for Electrical Power Systems. The tender, titled "Digital Twin for Electrical Power Systems - National Grid," is at the planning stage and falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems." This procurement process aims to support National Grid's transmission network design, analysis, planning, operations, and asset lifecycle management. By 1st May 2026 at 18.30, interested suppliers are invited to engage by submitting responses to the RFI. The process is above threshold, classified under private utility, and involves potential pre-qualification and Request for Proposal stages, which are optional for National Grid according to recent amendments. Suppliers can contact Baljinder Besra at the National Grid to request the RFI documentation prior to its scheduled release on 1st May 2026. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems that support robust model governance, standards-based interoperability, and secure deployment at the national infrastructure scale. Companies capable of integrating their solutions with existing planning, operations, and data platforms may find this tender particularly beneficial. It offers potential growth avenues for innovative firms focused on decarbonising the future of energy and developing networks of the future, aligning with National Grid's strategic priorities. The tender is suitable for businesses that can deliver advanced engineering tools, secure data management systems, and innovative solutions for energy transmission networks in the United Kingdom. ## Notice Please respond by 18.30 1st May 2026 Request for Information (RFI) National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is developing a Digital Twin for Electrical Power systems to support transmission network design, analysis, planning, operations, and asset lifecycle management. A critical enabler of this vision is a Network Master Model Manager: a controlled, authoritative environment used to create, govern, validate, and distribute trusted network model data (including associated metadata) across multiple engineering and operational tools. Through the RFI, National Grid is seeking information on how your solution supports: Robust model governance and lifecycle management Standards based interoperability (e.g. CIM / CGMES) Strong data quality controls and auditability Secure deployment and operation at national infrastructure scale Integration with existing planning, operations, and data platforms Documentation outlining a request for information (RFI) will be provided to interested suppliers. Please contact Baljinder.besra@nationalgrid.com if you would like to receive the RFI documents and if you wish to submit a response. This RFI does not constitute a formal competitive tendering process. Should National Grid have a desire towards supplier selection and contract award, suppliers may be invited to the possible stages of pre-qualification and Request for Proposal. Further stages are optional for National Grid. National Grid is at the heart of a rapidly evolving energy system. Our business units play a vital role in connecting millions of people to the energy they depend on, while continuously seeking ways to make the system cleaner and more sustainable. National Grid Ventures and National Grid Partners drive innovation to help revolutionise and decarbonise the future of energy. To achieve our vision of being at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future in a focused way we have a strategy that sets the bounds of our business. Guiding our efforts within this are five strategic priorities. Enable the energy transition for all Build the networks of the future now Deliver for our customers Operate safely and efficiently Build tomorrow's workforce today For more information, please visit: https://www.nationalgrid.com ### Planning Information National Grid will release the RFI documentation upon request by suppliers, contact Baljinder.besra@nationalgrid.com if you are interested. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038869-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 28 Apr 2026 at 19:49 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038869-2026 - 27 Apr 2026 at 15:26 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038206-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038869-2026 28th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038206-2026 27th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.nationalgrid.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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