Ballycronanmore Synchronous Condenser Project

The Mutual Energy Group ("Mutual") is undertaking preliminary engagement with a number of organisations that are known to operate within the relevant synchronous condenser market, including manufacturers and EPC contractors. This engagement has been conducted to inform our understanding of the market and potential delivery models before beginning the formal tendering process and it has been carried out predominantly through a combination of online and face to face meetings. Mutual recognises that other organisations may also have relevant capability and experience. Any supplier that has not yet engaged with us in relation to the synchronous condenser project, but considers itself capable of delivering the proposed requirement is invited to contact Mutual Energy by sending an email to procurement@mutual-energy.com for details of the next steps. Mutual is committed to ensuring that all relevant information arising from preliminary market engagement is shared transparently in any subsequent procurement process, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Participation (or non-participation) in preliminary market engagement will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement. In-Tend registration: Suppliers should register on the following portal which is where the tender will be published and responded to. The registration process is relatively simple and requires prospective suppliers to add details around their company, including registration information and contact details. There is a guide available for the process on the 'Supplier Guidance' tab of the portal, but any questions please reach out to procurement@mutual-energy.com In-tend portal address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mutual-energy/aspx/Registration Participation is voluntary and at the supplier's own cost. The Authority will conduct engagement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and will: • Ensure no supplier gains an unfair advantage • Share material clarifications where appropriate • Maintain a transparent audit trail Participation in market engagement will not prejudice future participation in any subsequent procurement. The Authority reserves the right to: • Not proceed with the procurement • Change scope or procurement model • Divide the contract into lots • Use a Competitive Flexible Procedure Nothing in this notice constitutes a commitment to procure.