Electricity North West is calling for 870 MW of flexibility services across 44 eligible locations in Cumbria, Lancashire, and Greater Manchester.
This significant procurement offers potential revenue exceeding £12 million for participating Flexibility Service Providers (FSPs).
With this tender Electricity North West is introducing Low Voltage (LV) service opportunities, alongside existing High Voltage (HV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV) services.
The addition of LV requirements across 11 eligible locations in the North West marks an important step towards broadening participation from residential flexibility and energy efficiency providers.
Ben Grunfeld, strategy and growth director at Electricity North West emphasised the company’s dedication to removing barriers for flexibility providers and fostering greater opportunities:
“By introducing our first LV flexibility requirements, we’re opening new avenues for smaller providers to participate and capturing the wider benefits associated with flexibility from households and small and medium enterprises," he said.
"This tender demonstrates our commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions while streamlining the process for all participants.”
The new LV requirements can be met through two flexibility products, peak reduction and scheduled utilisation. These aim to increase residential and smaller-scale provider involvement and promote innovation. Detailed information on the products procured can be found in Electricity North West product parameters guidance document.
Key details of the autumn flexibility tender:
- Locations: 44 strategic areas across Cumbria, Lancashire, and Greater Manchester.
- New LV requirements: 22 requirements across 11 locations in the North West.
- Timeframe: Service provision scheduled between 2025-2028.
- Total Revenue Available: Over £12 million.
- Platforms: ElectronConnect and Piclo Max.
To make this process seamless, this tender will be hosted on the ElectronConnect and Piclo Max platforms, enhancing visibility and ease of participation for all FSPs.
Interested parties can visit: Flexible Services Autumn 2024 tender to find out more.
