TRN 1076/10/2015 Modelling and report on ‘least regrets’ system flexibility in GB energy system

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (“DECC”), seeks to appoint a supplier to determine optimal and ‘least regrets’ additional flexibility on the GB energy system. The project should examine different flexibility technologies - conventional generation, interconnection, storage, demand side response (DSR) and smarter network management. The project will build upon previous research commissioned by DECC and Ofgem on the benefits of further interconnection as well as research commissioned by DECC to quantify the scale of the balancing challenge.

Additional information: If you wish to take part in this procurement please see the attached Tender documents attached to this Notice and send your completed Proposal to Future Electricity Networks at address stipulated in the “Who to Contact” section.

Any late submissions will not be considered. DECC reserves the right to halt the procurement process and to not award a contract. DECC will not be held liable for recovery of costs from unsuccessful bids if a contract is not awarded. All costs will be borne by the bidding organisations. If a contract is created it will be upon DECC Standard Terms and Conditions, which are available on Contracts Finder with this notice.

Completed tender submission must be returned by post to DECC, address given at the top of this advertisement, by Friday 16th October 2015. We require 2 hard copies (one of which must be signed). Electronic versions of your bids are to be sent after the deadline to Richard Tilley (fensupport@decc.gsi.gov.uk). Interviews, if deemed necessary, will be held in the week commencing 19th October 2015 (suppliers will be notified of this in the week commencing 19th October 2015). If successful and upon contract signature, the supplier is expected to attend a kick-off meeting taking place on 2nd November 2015. Project completion is required by 18th March 2016.