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S1228 - Flexibility Management Platform

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Northern Ireland Electricity Networks

Buyer Address: 120 Malone Road,, Belfast,, UKN, BT9 5HT, United Kingdom

Contact Email: Stephen.Hughes@nienetworks.co.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
n/a
Published
30 Oct 2025, 15:50
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
48000000 - Software package and information systems
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Open Utility Ltd Piclo
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

In order to deliver a reliable and efficient supply of electricity, NIE networks requires the provision of a system to manage flexibility services in a business as usual environment, in a scalable, robust and secure manner. Key system functions: Procurement (via dynamic purchasing system) Scheduling of flexible units Dispatch instructions and management Baselining Collection of meter data and performance analysis Facilitation of settlement processes Reporting functions The system will be used in an operational environment to schedule, dispatch and monitor flexibility services as required. Services will be procured using the system, with the oversight of Flexibility Commercial resources. Flexibility service providers will access flexibility opportunities using the system and will be migrated to an operational environment once contracted. The system will allow communication of instructions and other key operational information between NIE Networks and contracted flexibility providers. The vendor is expected to provide the functionality in one system.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: In order to deliver a reliable and efficient supply of electricity, NIE networks requires the provision of a system to manage flexibility services in a business as usual environment, in a scalable, robust and secure manner. Key system functions: Procurement (via dynamic purchasing system) Scheduling of flexible units Dispatch instructions and management Baselining Collection of meter data and performance analysis Facilitation of settlement processes Reporting functions The system will be used in an operational environment to schedule, dispatch and monitor flexibility services as required. Services will be procured using the system, with the oversight of Flexibility Commercial resources. Flexibility service providers will access flexibility opportunities using the system and will be migrated to an operational environment once contracted. The system will allow communication of instructions and other key operational information between NIE Networks and contracted flexibility providers. The vendor is expected to provide the functionality in one system.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: 4 year initial term with two 2 year extension options.

Contracts

Contract Title: Flexibility Management Platform

Awards

Award Title: Flexibility Management Platform

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