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Published 1 Feb 2021, 22:56 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

CAA277(2021) Provision of Network Flexibility Services

Official notice

Authority: Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (Public body)

Framework agreement34 lotsServicesNegotiated procedure with prior call for competitionMax 17 lots per supplier
Sectors: Public utilities (65) Delivery: Northern Ireland (UKN)
Framework ceiling (notional)£550,000total for 34 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 26 Apr 2021awarded 15 Nov 2021
Lots 34max 17 won per supplier

What is being bought34 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (NIE Networks) has a requirement for the supply of network Flexibility services from customers connected within specific geographic areas (Flexibility Trial Zones, FTZs). Successful Tenderers will provide NIE Networks with network Flexibility services, the ability to adjust their aggregate electricity generation or consumption in response to an instruction signal during defined Service Windows, to support network operation during the FLEX trial. Each Flexibility Trial Zone is represented by a separate Lot (1-17).

CPV: Electricity distribution · Electricity distribution and related services

Lots and requirements (34)Procurement structure

25 of 34 loaded on this page

Showing the first 25 of 34 published lots; the full list is in the JSON and Markdown mirrors of this notice. 34 lots · no lot values published · win at most 17 of them · same evaluation weights on every lot.

Lot #1CA277 (2021)CancelledRenewal

Lot no:1

Reference ID: NIEN-21-01

FTZ Name: Banbridge

Volume Requirement (MW): 1.8

Flexibility Product: Dynamic

Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a fixed period of one(1) year with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years. · Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years.Variant bids: not allowed
65310000 Electricity distribution
Lot #2Provision of Network Flexibility ServicesRenewal

Lot Number: 2

Reference ID: NIEN-21-02

FTZ Name : Campsie Central

Volume Requirement (MW) : 1.2

Flexibility Product : Sustain

Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years.Variant bids: not allowed
65310000 Electricity distribution
Lot #3Provision of Network Flexibility ServicesRenewal

Lot Number: 3

Reference ID: NIEN-21-03

FTZ Name : Carn Central

Volume Requirement(MW):1.3

Flexibility Product: Dynamic

Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years.Variant bids: not allowed
65310000 Electricity distribution
Lot #4Provision of Network Flexibility ServicesRenewal

Lot Number : 4

Reference ID: NIEN-21-04

FTZ Name : Castlederg South

Volume Requirement (MW): 2.0

Flexibility Product : Secure

Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years.Variant bids: not allowed
65310000 Electricity distribution
Lot #5Provision of Network Flexibility ServicesRenewal

Lot Number: 5

Reference ID : NIEN-21-05

FTZ Name: Crosshill Central

Volume Requirement (MW): 1.0

Flexibility Product: Dynamic

Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years.Variant bids: not allowed
65310000 Electricity distribution
Lot #6Provision of Network Flexibility ServicesRenewal

Lot Number: 6

Reference ID: NIEN-21-06

FTZ Name: Dungannon

Volume Requirement (MW): 10.0

Flexibility Product: Secure

Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years.Variant bids: not allowed
65310000 Electricity distribution
Lot #7Provision of Network Flexibility ServicesRenewal

Lot Number: 7

Reference ID: NIEN-21-07

FTZ Name: Inver

Volume Requirement (MW): 1.0

Flexibility Product:Sustain

Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years.Variant bids: not allowed
65310000 Electricity distribution
Lot #8Provision of Network Flexibility ServicesRenewal

Lot Number: 8

Reference ID: NIEN-21-08

FTZ Name: Lisnaskea Central

Volume Requirement (MW): 1.0

Flexibility Product: Secure

Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years.Variant bids: not allowed
65310000 Electricity distribution
Lot #9Provison of Network Flexibility ServicesRenewal

Lot Number: 9

Reference ID: NIEN-21-09

FTZ Name: Loguestown

Volume Requirement (MW): 3.5

Flexibility Product: Secure

Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years.Variant bids: not allowed
65310000 Electricity distribution
Lot #10Provision of Network Flexibility ServicesRenewal

Lot Number: 10

Reference ID: NIEN021-10

FTZ Name: Magherafelt West

Volume Requirement (MW): 1.0

Flexibility Product: Dynamic

Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years.Variant bids: not allowed
65310000 Electricity distribution
Lot #11Provision of Network Flexibility ServicesRenewal

Lot Number: 11

Reference ID: NIEN-21-11

FTZ Name: Mountpottinger

Volume Requirement (MW):10.0

Flexibility Product: Dynamic

Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years.Variant bids: not allowed
65310000 Electricity distribution
Lot #12Provison of Network Flexibility ServicesRenewal

Lot Number: 12

Reference ID: NIEN-21-12

FTZ Name: Newry South

Volume Requirement (MW): 1.2

Flexibility Product: Sustain

Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years.Variant bids: not allowed
65310000 Electricity distribution
Lot #13Provision of Network Flexibility ServicesRenewal

Lot Number: 13

Reference ID: NIEN-21-13

FTZ Name: Omagh South

Volume Requirement (MW): 1.1

Flexibility Product: Sustain

Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years.Variant bids: not allowed
65310000 Electricity distribution
Lot #14Provision of Network Flexibility ServicesRenewal

Lot Number: 14

Reference ID: NIEN-21-14

FTZ Name: Omagh West

Volume Requirement (MW): 1.1

Flexibility Product: Secure

Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years.Variant bids: not allowed
65310000 Electricity distribution
Lot #15Provision of Network Flexibility ServicesRenewal

Lot Number: 15

Reference ID: NIEN-21-15

FTZ Name: Parkhall

Volume Requirement (MW): 1.0

Flexibility Product: Sustain

Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years.Variant bids: not allowed
65310000 Electricity distribution
Lot #16Provison of Network Flexibility ServicesRenewal

Lot Number: 16

Reference ID: NIEN-21-16

FTZ Name: Sprucefield

Volume Requirement (MW): 1.0

Flexibility Product: Secure

Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years.Variant bids: not allowed
65310000 Electricity distribution
Lot #17Provison of Network Flexibility ServicesRenewal

Lot Number: 17

Reference ID: NIEN-21-17

FTZ Name: Tandragee East

Volume Requirement (MW): 1.1

Flexibility Product: Dynamic

Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one (1) year with an option. exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years.Variant bids: not allowed
65310000 Electricity distribution
Lot #18NIE Networks owns the Northern Ireland electricity transmission and distribution…Planned

NIE Networks owns the Northern Ireland electricity transmission and distribution network and operates the electricity distribution network which transports electricity to over 880,000 customers.

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (NIE Networks) has a requirement for the supply of network Flexibility services from customers connected within specific geographic areas (Flexibility Trial Zones, FTZs). Successful Tenderers will provide NIE Networks with network Flexibility services, the ability to adjust their aggregate electricity generation or consumption in response to a signal from NIE Networks during defined Service Windows, supporting network operation during the FLEX trial. Each Flexibility Trial Zone is represented by a separate geographical Lot. The geographical Lots to be included are outlined below:

Lot Number: Zone Name, Capacity Requirement, Product, Maximum Connection Voltage

Lot 1: Banbridge, 1.8 MW, Dynamic, 11 kV

Lot 2: Campsie Central, 1.2 MW, Sustain, 11 kV

Lot 3: Carn Central, 1.3 MW, Dynamic, 11 kV

Lot 4: Castlederg South, 2.0 MW, Secure, 11 kV

Lot 5: Crosshill Central, 1.0 MW, Dynamic, 11 kV

Lot 6: Dungannon, 10.0 MW, Secure, 33 kV

Lot 7: Inver, 1.0 MW, Sustain, 11 kV

Lot 8: Lisnaskea Central, 1.0 MW, Secure, 11 kV

Lot 9: Loguestown, 3.5 MW, Secure, 11 kV

Lot 10: Magherafelt West, 1.0 MW, Dynamic, 11 kV

Lot 11: Mountpottinger , 10.0 MW, Dynamic, 11 kV

Lot 12: Newry South, 1.2 MW, Sustain, 11 kV

Lot 13: Omagh South, 1.1 MW, Sustain, 11 kV

Lot 14: Omagh West, 1.1 MW, Secure, 11 kV

Lot 15: Parkhall, 1.0 MW, Sustain, 11 kV

Lot 16: Sprucefield, 1.0 MW, Secure, 11 kV

Lot 17: Tandragee East, 1.1 MW, Dynamic, 11 kV

NIE Networks would like to invite Flexibility Providers to visit the Piclo website www.picloflex.com/dashboard ↗ where they can register their assets and find out more information regarding NIE Networks’ requirements. NIE Networks will be provided with a list of Flexibility Providers who have registered an asset on the Piclo website. The Flexibility Providers who do register an asset on the Piclo website will be sent an e-mail from NIE Networks' informing them of the launch date for this procurement exercise and asking them to register on eSourcingNI. NIE Networks are holding a Flexible Services launch webinar on 15th February at 2pm, and information regarding this opportunity can also be found on NIE’s flexibility services website: www.nienetworks.co.uk/flexibility.The ↗ procurement of network Flexibility services will be launched under a separate procurement process.

Please note a separate call for competition in the form of an FTS contract notice will be published on eSourcing NI. Any interested parties will still be required to apply separately when launched and registering an asset on the Piclo Platform shall in no way be accepted as registering an interest. Additionally, registering an asset on the Piclo Platform will not be a pre-requisite in relation to the future tender competition.

Please note this is not a call for competition.

Delivery: Northern Ireland
65300000 Electricity distribution and related services
Lot #19CA277 (2021)Cancelled

Reference ID: NIEN-21-11

FTZ Name: Mountpottinger

Volume Requirement(MW): 100

Flexibility Product: Sustain

Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one(1) year with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years.
65310000 Electricity distribution
Lot #20CA277(2021) Provision of Network Flexibility ServicesAwarded

Reference ID: NIEN-21-05

FTZ Name: Crosshill Central

Volume Requirement(MW): 1.0

Flexibility Product: Dynamic

Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one(1) year with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years.
65310000 Electricity distribution
Lot #21CA277(2021)Awarded

Reference ID: NIEN021-10

FTZ Name: Magherafelt West

Volume Requirement(MW):1.0

Flexibility Product: Dynamic

Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one(1) year with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years.
65310000 Electricity distribution
Lot #22CA277(2021)Cancelled

Reference ID: NIEN 21-12

FTZ Name: Newry South

Volume Requirement(MW): 1.2

Flexibility Product: Sustain

Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one(1) year with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years.
65310000 Electricity distribution
Lot #23CA277(2021)Cancelled

Reference ID: NIEN-21-13

FTZ Name: Omagh South

Volume Requirement (MW): 1.1

Flexibility Product: Sustain

Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one(1) year with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years.
65310000 Electricity distribution
Lot #24CA277(2021)Cancelled

Reference ID: NIEN-21-14

FTZ Name: Omagh West

Volume Requirement(MW): 1.1

Flexibility Product: Secure

Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one(1) year with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years.
65310000 Electricity distribution
Lot #25CA277 (2021)Cancelled

Reference ID: NIEN -21-15

FTZ Name: Parkhall

Volume Requirement (MW): 1.0

Flexibility Product: Sustain

Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of one(1) year with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two periods of 12 months, with a total potential duration of three(3) years.
65310000 Electricity distribution

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 17 lots
Price: 100%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: Pass/Fail
  • Price: 100%
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    As specified within the PQQ and/or tender documents available from the address specified with the reference project CA277 (2021) Provision of Network Flexibility Services

Shortlisting
As specified within the PQQ and/or tender documents available from the address specified with the reference project CA277(2021) Provision of Network Flexibility Services
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 100 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 10 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “CAA277(2021) Provision of Network Flexibility Services” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes
First published
1 Feb 2021, 22:56 GMT
Last source update
10 Dec 2021, 22:45 GMT
Authority reference
CA277 (2021)
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-030885
Classification (CPV)
Electricity distributionElectricity distribution and related services
Delivery area
Northern Ireland (UKN)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-028f31 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Performance terms

As specified within the PQQ and/or tender documents available from the address specified with the reference project CA277 (2021) Provision of Network Flexibility Services.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail
Appointment period ends
26 Apr 2021, 15:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk ↗

Timeline

19 Mar 2021 → 10 Dec 2021 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    19 Mar 2021
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    26 Apr 2021, 15:00 BST
  3. Invitations to tender expected
    30 Apr 2021, 00:00 BST
  4. Notice published
    10 Dec 2021, 22:45 GMT

Notice history

5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 24 Mar 2021
  1. Published value published: £550,000
    24 Mar 2021, 22:56 GMT
  2. Status changed to active
    24 Mar 2021, 22:56 GMT
  3. Procurement method changed
    24 Mar 2021, 22:56 GMT
  4. Deadline published: 26 Apr 2021, 15:00 BST
    24 Mar 2021, 22:56 GMT
  5. Status changed to complete
    10 Dec 2021, 22:45 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 5admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Contracts signed 11latest 15 Nov 2021

11 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Contract 030885-2021-CA277 (2021)-1

    Signed
    15 Nov 2021
    Value
    £15,156
    Status
    active

  • Provision of Network Flexibility Services

    Signed
    15 Nov 2021
    Value
    ₱93,467
    Status
    active

  • Provision of Network Flexibility Services

    Signed
    15 Nov 2021
    Value
    £15,370
    Status
    active

  • Provision of Network Flexibility Services

    Signed
    15 Nov 2021
    Value
    £24,899
    Status
    active

  • Provision of Network Flexibility Services

    Signed
    15 Nov 2021
    Value
    £31,398
    Status
    active

  • Provision of Network Flexibility Services

    Signed
    15 Nov 2021
    Value
    £4,390
    Status
    active

  • Provision of Network Flexibility Services

    Signed
    15 Nov 2021
    Value
    £189,135
    Status
    active

  • Provision of Network Flexibility Services

    Signed
    15 Nov 2021
    Value
    £63,778
    Status
    active

  • Provision of Network flexibility Services

    Signed
    15 Nov 2021
    Value
    £9,117
    Status
    active

  • Provision of Network Flexibility Services

    Signed
    15 Nov 2021
    Value
    £41,351
    Status
    active

  • Provision of Network Flexibility Services

    Signed
    11 Nov 2021
    Value
    £55,600
    Status
    active

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

Contracting authorityPublic bodyElectricity 120 Malone Road,, Belfast,, Northern Ireland, BT9 5HTContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

Framework contractors & participating bidders

11 commercial parties on the notice

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria