- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Provision of Network Flexibility Services
- Lot 2. Provision of Network Flexibility Services
- Lot 3. Provision of Network Flexibility Services
- Lot 4. Provision of Network Flexibility Services
- Lot 5. Provision of Network Flexibility Services
- Lot 6. Provision of Network Flexibility Services
- Lot 7. Provision of Network Flexibility Services
- Lot 8. Provision of Network Flexibility Services
- Lot 9. Provison of Network Flexibility Services
- Lot 10. Provision of Network Flexibility Services
- Lot 11. Provision of Network Flexibility Services
- Lot 12. Provison of Network Flexibility Services
- Lot 13. Provision of Network Flexibility Services
- Lot 14. Provision of Network Flexibility Services
- Lot 15. Provision of Network Flexibility Services
- Lot 16. Provison of Network Flexibility Services
- Lot 17. Provison of Network Flexibility Services
Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
120 Malone Road,
Belfast,
BT9 5HT
Contact
Betty Robinson
betty.robinson@nienetworks.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKN - NORTHERN IRELAND
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.6) Main activity
Electricity
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
CA277 (2021) Provision of Network Flexibility Services
Reference number
CA277 (2021)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 65310000 - Electricity distribution
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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).
For each Lot, the award protocol is to appoint the most economically advantageous Economic Operators onto the framework agreement to fulfil the total published requirement. The contract will be awarded to the most economically advantageous tenderers and the business will be split as determined by submissions until the published requirement is fulfilled. The framework will initially be established for a period of 1 year. The contract will commence on 1 October 2021 and end on 31 September 2022, and there is an option to extend this contract by a further 2 x 12 month periods.
NIE Networks estimate that the total spend under this Framework Agreement will between £450k-£550k for all lots combined.
For further information, please refer to the tender documents.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £550,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 17
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of Network Flexibility Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 65310000 - Electricity distribution
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - NORTHERN IRELAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot Number: 1
Reference ID: NIEN-21-01
FTZ Name:- Banbridge
Volume Requirement (MW): 1.8
Flexibility Product: Dynamic
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of Network Flexibility Services
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 65310000 - Electricity distribution
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - NORTHERN IRELAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot Number: 2
Reference ID: NIEN-21-02
FTZ Name : Campsie Central
Volume Requirement (MW) : 1.2
Flexibility Product : Sustain
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of Network Flexibility Services
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 65310000 - Electricity distribution
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - NORTHERN IRELAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot Number: 3
Reference ID: NIEN-21-03
FTZ Name : Carn Central
Volume Requirement(MW):1.3
Flexibility Product: Dynamic
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of Network Flexibility Services
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 65310000 - Electricity distribution
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - NORTHERN IRELAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot Number : 4
Reference ID: NIEN-21-04
FTZ Name : Castlederg South
Volume Requirement (MW): 2.0
Flexibility Product : Secure
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of Network Flexibility Services
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 65310000 - Electricity distribution
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - NORTHERN IRELAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot Number: 5
Reference ID : NIEN-21-05
FTZ Name: Crosshill Central
Volume Requirement (MW): 1.0
Flexibility Product: Dynamic
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of Network Flexibility Services
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 65310000 - Electricity distribution
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - NORTHERN IRELAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot Number: 6
Reference ID: NIEN-21-06
FTZ Name: Dungannon
Volume Requirement (MW): 10.0
Flexibility Product: Secure
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of Network Flexibility Services
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 65310000 - Electricity distribution
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - NORTHERN IRELAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot Number: 7
Reference ID: NIEN-21-07
FTZ Name: Inver
Volume Requirement (MW): 1.0
Flexibility Product:Sustain
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of Network Flexibility Services
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 65310000 - Electricity distribution
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - NORTHERN IRELAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot Number: 8
Reference ID: NIEN-21-08
FTZ Name: Lisnaskea Central
Volume Requirement (MW): 1.0
Flexibility Product: Secure
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provison of Network Flexibility Services
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 65310000 - Electricity distribution
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - NORTHERN IRELAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot Number: 9
Reference ID: NIEN-21-09
FTZ Name: Loguestown
Volume Requirement (MW): 3.5
Flexibility Product: Secure
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of Network Flexibility Services
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 65310000 - Electricity distribution
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - NORTHERN IRELAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot Number: 10
Reference ID: NIEN021-10
FTZ Name: Magherafelt West
Volume Requirement (MW): 1.0
Flexibility Product: Dynamic
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of Network Flexibility Services
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 65310000 - Electricity distribution
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - NORTHERN IRELAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot Number: 11
Reference ID: NIEN-21-11
FTZ Name: Mountpottinger
Volume Requirement (MW):10.0
Flexibility Product: Dynamic
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provison of Network Flexibility Services
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 65310000 - Electricity distribution
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - NORTHERN IRELAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot Number: 12
Reference ID: NIEN-21-12
FTZ Name: Newry South
Volume Requirement (MW): 1.2
Flexibility Product: Sustain
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of Network Flexibility Services
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 65310000 - Electricity distribution
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - NORTHERN IRELAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot Number: 13
Reference ID: NIEN-21-13
FTZ Name: Omagh South
Volume Requirement (MW): 1.1
Flexibility Product: Sustain
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of Network Flexibility Services
Lot No
14
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 65310000 - Electricity distribution
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - NORTHERN IRELAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot Number: 14
Reference ID: NIEN-21-14
FTZ Name: Omagh West
Volume Requirement (MW): 1.1
Flexibility Product: Secure
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provision of Network Flexibility Services
Lot No
15
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 65310000 - Electricity distribution
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - NORTHERN IRELAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot Number: 15
Reference ID: NIEN-21-15
FTZ Name: Parkhall
Volume Requirement (MW): 1.0
Flexibility Product: Sustain
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provison of Network Flexibility Services
Lot No
16
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 65310000 - Electricity distribution
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - NORTHERN IRELAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot Number: 16
Reference ID: NIEN-21-16
FTZ Name: Sprucefield
Volume Requirement (MW): 1.0
Flexibility Product: Secure
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Provison of Network Flexibility Services
Lot No
17
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 65310000 - Electricity distribution
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - NORTHERN IRELAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot Number: 17
Reference ID: NIEN-21-17
FTZ Name: Tandragee East
Volume Requirement (MW): 1.1
Flexibility Product: Dynamic
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
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
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria
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
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
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.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-002011
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
26 April 2021
Local time
3:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
30 April 2021
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd
120 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5HT
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd
120 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5HT
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland
Royal Courts of Justice, Chicester Street
Belfast
BT1 3 JY
Country
United Kingdom