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Published 17 Dec 2024, 15:20 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

SONI051 · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: SONI Ltd (Public body)

12 lotsServicesNegotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Published estimate€467,825,000total for 12 lots
Submissions closed 24 Jan 2025
Lots 12see the lot list below
Contract term 1 yr 1 moends 30 Apr 2026 · extension options published · starts 1 Apr 2025

What is being bought12 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

DS3 System Services - Volume Uncapped – Gate 12

  • Recurrence: Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Gate Process – refers to the period subsequent to the initial contract round whereby Tenderers may apply for a place on the Qualification System at any time. However, the award of contracts is anticipated to occur at six monthly intervals; however the precise intervals will be at the discretion of the Contracting Entity.

CPV: Energy and related services

Lots and requirements (12)Procurement structure

12 lots · no lot values published
Lot #1POR L1NI - Primary Operating ReserveRenewal UK 1 yr 1 mo

Primary Operating Reserve and Primary Operating reserve or ‘POR’ has the meaning given to it in the grid code. Additional information: Interested parties should download or refer to the tender pack attached to the notice for this contract for full details.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2025 – 30 Apr 2026 (1 yr 1 mo)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: Option for each TSO to extend the term of its Contract in respect of any or all of its applicable Lots in certain defined cases, at the discretion of the Contracting Entity. This option might apply where, for instance, there is a delay in completing the procurement for any subsequent phases envisaged under the DS3 Programme.Second stage: 1–null candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2SOR L2NI - Secondary Operating ReserveRenewal Northern Ireland 1 yr 1 mo

Secondary Operating reserve or ‘SOR’ has the meaning given to it in the grid code. Additional information: Interested parties should download or refer to the tender pack attached to the notice for this contract for full details.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2025 – 30 Apr 2026 (1 yr 1 mo)
Extensions: Option for each TSO to extend the term of its Contract in respect of any or all of its applicable Lots in certain defined cases, at the discretion of the Contracting Entity. This option might apply where, for instance, there is a delay in completing the procurement for any subsequent phases envisaged under the DS3 Programme.Second stage: 1–null candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3TOR1 L3NI - Tertiary 1 Operating ReserveRenewal Northern Ireland 1 yr 1 mo

Tertiary 1 operating reserve or ‘TOR1’ has the meaning given to it in the grid code.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2025 – 30 Apr 2026 (1 yr 1 mo)
Extensions: Option for each TSO to extend the term of its Contract in respect of any or all of its applicable Lots in certain defined cases, at the discretion of the Contracting Entity. This option might apply where, for instance, there is a delay in completing the procurement for any subsequent phases envisaged under the DS3 Programme.Second stage: 1–null candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #4TOR2 L4NI - Tertiary 2 Operating ReserveRenewal Northern Ireland 1 yr 1 mo

Tertiary 2 operating reserve or ‘TOR2’ has the meaning given to it in the grid code.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2025 – 30 Apr 2026 (1 yr 1 mo)
Extensions: Option for each TSO to extend the term of its Contract in respect of any or all of its applicable Lots in certain defined cases, at the discretion of the Contracting Entity. This option might apply where, for instance, there is a delay in completing the procurement for any subsequent phases envisaged under the DS3 Programme.Second stage: 1–null candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #5RRD L5NI - Replacement Reserve (De-Synchronised)Renewal Northern Ireland 1 yr 1 mo

RR (De-synchronised)’ means replacement reserve provided by the providing unit when: (i) not Synchronised to the power system in the

case of a synchronous providing unit, or

(ii) when connected to the power system and operating at a level less or equal to 0 MW in the case of an energy storage providing unit, or

(ii) when connected to the power system in the case of a demand side unit.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2025 – 30 Apr 2026 (1 yr 1 mo)
Extensions: Option for each TSO to extend the term of its Contract in respect of any or all of its applicable Lots in certain defined cases, at the discretion of the Contracting Entity. This option might apply where, for instance, there is a delay in completing the procurement for any subsequent phases envisaged under the DS3 Programme.Second stage: 1–null candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #6RRS L6NI - Replacement Reserve (Synchronised)Renewal Northern Ireland 1 yr 1 mo

RR (Synchronised)’ means Replacement Reserve provided by the Providing Unit when: (i) synchronised to the power system in the case of

a synchronous providing unit, or

(ii) when connected to the power system and operating at a level greater than 0 MW in the case of an energy storage providing unit or

power park module.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2025 – 30 Apr 2026 (1 yr 1 mo)
Extensions: Option for each TSO to extend the term of its Contract in respect of any or all of its applicable Lots in certain defined cases, at the discretion of the Contracting Entity. This option might apply where, for instance, there is a delay in completing the procurement for any subsequent phases envisaged under the DS3 Programme.Second stage: 1–null candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #7SSRP L7NI - Steady State Reactive PowerRenewal Northern Ireland 1 yr 1 mo

Steady-state reactive power or ‘SSRP’ means reactive power capability (Leading) and reactive power capability

(Lagging)

Contract period: 1 Apr 2025 – 30 Apr 2026 (1 yr 1 mo)
Extensions: Option for each TSO to extend the term of its Contract in respect of any or all of its applicable Lots in certain defined cases, at the discretion of the Contracting Entity. This option might apply where, for instance, there is a delay in completing the procurement for any subsequent phases envisaged under the DS3 ProgrammeSecond stage: 1–null candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #8SIR L8NI - Synchronous Inertial ResponseRenewal Northern Ireland 1 yr 1 mo

Synchronous Inertial Response (SIR) is the kinetic energy (at a Frequency of 50 Hz) of a centrally dispatched synchronous providing unit

multiplied by the SIR factor (SIRF)

Contract period: 1 Apr 2025 – 30 Apr 2026 (1 yr 1 mo)
Extensions: Option for each TSO to extend the term of its Contract in respect of any or all of its applicable Lots in certain defined cases, at the discretion of the Contracting Entity. This option might apply where, for instance, there is a delay in completing the procurement for any subsequent phases envisaged under the DS3 Programme.Second stage: 1–null candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #9RM1 L9NI - Ramping Margin 1 HourRenewal Northern Ireland 1 yr 1 mo

Ramping Margin 1 is the increased MW Output and/or MW Reduction that a providing unit can provide to

the company within one hour of the company issuing a dispatch instruction to a service provider and that the providing unit can maintain

for a further two hours after the one hour period has elapsed. It is limited by the lowest availability in that three hour period.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2025 – 30 Apr 2026 (1 yr 1 mo)
Extensions: Option for each TSO to extend the term of its Contract in respect of any or all of its applicable Lots in certain defined cases, at the discretion of the Contracting Entity. This option might apply where, for instance, there is a delay in completing the procurement for any subsequent phases envisaged under the DS3 Programme.Second stage: 1–null candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #10RM3 L10NI - Ramping Margin 3 HourRenewal Northern Ireland 1 yr 1 mo

Ramping Margin 3 is the increased MW Output and/or MW reduction that a providing unit can provide to the company within three hours

of the company issuing a dispatch instruction to a service provider and that the providing unit can maintain for a further 5 hours after the 3

hour period has elapsed. It is limited by the lowest availability in that 8 hour period.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2025 – 30 Apr 2026 (1 yr 1 mo)
Extensions: Option for each TSO to extend the term of its Contract in respect of any or all of its applicable Lots in certain defined cases, at the discretion of the Contracting Entity. This option might apply where, for instance, there is a delay in completing the procurement for any subsequent phases envisaged under the DS3 Programme.Second stage: 1–null candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #11RM8 L11NI - Ramping Margin 8 HourRenewal Northern Ireland 1 yr 1 mo

Ramping Margin 8 is the increased MW Output and/or MW reduction that a providing unit can provide to the company within eight hours

of the company issuing a dispatch instruction to a service provider and that the providing unit can maintain for a further 8 hours after the 8

hour period has elapsed. It is limited by the lowest availability in that 16 hour period.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2025 – 30 Apr 2026 (1 yr 1 mo)
Extensions: Option for each TSO to extend the term of its Contract in respect of any or all of its applicable Lots in certain defined cases, at the discretion of the Contracting Entity. This option might apply where, for instance, there is a delay in completing the procurement for any subsequent phases envisaged under the DS3 Programme.Second stage: 1–null candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #12FFR L12NI - Fast Frequency ResponseRenewal Northern Ireland 1 yr 1 mo

Fast Frequency Response (FFR) is the additional MW Output or MW reduction required compared to the pre- incident MW output or MW

reduction, which is fully available from a providing unit within 2 seconds after the start of an event and sustainable up to 10 seconds after

the start of the event.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2025 – 30 Apr 2026 (1 yr 1 mo)
Extensions: Option for the TSO to extend the term of its Contract in respect of any or all of its applicable Lots in certain defined cases, at the discretion of the Contracting Entity. This option might apply where, for instance, there is a delay in completing the procurement for any subsequent phases envisaged under the DS3 Programme.Second stage: 1–null candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

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
Lot distribution rule: POR L1NI - Primary Operating Reserve SOR L2NI - Secondary Operating Reserve TOR1 L3NI - Tertiary 1 Operating Reserve TOR2 L4NI - Tertiary 2 Operating Reserve RRD L5NI - Replacement Reserve (De-Synchronised) RRS L6NI - Replacement Reserve (Synchronised) SSRP L7NI - Steady State Reactive Power SIR L8NI - Synchronous Inertial Response RM1 L9NI - Ramping Margin 1 Hour RM3 L10NI - Ramping Margin 3 Hour RM8 L11NI - Ramping Margin 8 Hour FFR L12NI - Fast Frequency Response

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
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
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement

Yes · Estimated timing for further notices to be published:

Gate Process – refers to the period subsequent to the initial contract round whereby Tenderers may apply for a place on the Qualification

System at any time. However, the award of contracts is anticipated to occur at six monthly intervals; however the precise intervals will be

at the discretion of the Contracting Entity.

First published
17 Dec 2024, 15:20 GMT
Last source update
17 Dec 2024, 15:20 GMT
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-040635
Classification (CPV)
Energy and related services
Delivery area
UKNorthern Ireland (UKN)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c8d3 Find a Tender
Contract terms summary

Tariff

Contract terms
Performance terms

Interested parties should download or refer to the tender pack attached to notice for this contract for full details.

Publisher note: 1) Interested parties must register their interest on the mytenders web site (www.mytenders.co.uk) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Portal (www.mytenders.co.uk) only. Registration is free of charge. The contracting authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties. 2) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers. 3) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities. 4) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process or any contract awarded. 5) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words ‘or equivalent’ will always be appended. 6) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the mytenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=230929. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=232171. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (MT Ref:232171) NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=233478. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (MT Ref:233478)

How it was run

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Submission deadline
24 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

17 Dec 2024 → 1 Apr 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Notice published
    17 Dec 2024, 15:20 GMT
  2. Invitations to tender expected
    24 Jan 2025
  3. Submission deadline
    24 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
  4. Contract starts
    1 Apr 2025, 00:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

SONI Ltd

Contracting authorityPublic bodyElectricity 12 Manse Road, Belfast, UK, BT6 9RTContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Public Procurement Review ServiceReview body LondonContact email, phone

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