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The terms and conditions of the procurement process for this tender. |
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As part of the commercial qualification step on Electron Connect, providers are required to sign the T&Cs of the framework Standard Agreement V3.2, as utilised by all UK DNOs. Once signed, providers can participate in our current and future flexibility tenders. |
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Outlines the technical requirements an asset would need to provide us with flexibility services. |
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Provides details of the individual requirement zones in table format including post codes, capacity, delivery windows, response type, estimated utilisation and availability hours and ceiling price. |
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Half hourly requirements for the next five years in excel spreadsheet format for each zone. |
Summer 2026 tender
This tender is now live! Take part by visiting our flexibility market platform ElectronConnect and complete commercial and technical qualification by 21 August 2026.
Overview of requirements
Our Summer 2026 tender asks flexibility providers for 779 MW of flexibility in 217 locations across Cumbria, Lancashire and Greater Manchester between 2026-28, with over £14m revenue available for the provision of these services.
This procurement round is taking place on ElectronConnect. Flexibility service providers (FSPs) can visit the platform at any time to complete company qualification and register assets. ElectronConnect offers an end-to-end solution for providers to participate, from registration and qualification all the way through to dispatch and settlement.
Contact support@electron.net for assistance with registering.
Interactive flexibility map
Our summer 2026 requirements can also be viewed on our new interactive flexibility map on our data portal, which visually depicts all active Constraint Management Zones (CMZs). You can enter your postcode directly into the tool to instantly view whether your asset location falls within an eligible CMZ.
Low voltage (LV) requirements
As part of this tender, we are procuring 4MW of LV flexibility across 141 different locations in the North West, helping to facilitate the growth of residential flexibility and energy efficiency markets, and fulfilling our obligations as a neutral market facilitator. These requirements can be offered and delivered via two different types of flexibility products (services): Peak Reduction and Scheduled Utilisation. More information about the products we procure can be found in our product parameters guidance document.
Summary of requirements
Full details of each requirement including postcodes, delivery windows, capacity required, response type and ceiling prices can be viewed within Appendix 3 of our Invitation to Tender below, on our Open Data Portal and ElectronConnect.
How to take part
- Create an account on ElectronConnect.
- Submit your commercial qualification application by 31 July 2026. View our Commerical Qualification document for guidance on criteria and example answers.
- Sign our standard framework agreement, utilised by all UK DNOs.
- Register your assets.
- Complete technical qualification by 21 August 2026 by confirming the assets you wish to put forward in the competition.
- We will then assess the capability of your asset(s) to meet the requirements of this tender, and if successful, you will be able to submit a bid for the provision of flexibility services during the bidding window in July on your chosen platform.
- We will assess all bids and notify successful participants via Electron Connect.
Products
We are procuring four out of the five standardised common products in this tender; you can choose the type of service that best suits you:
- Peak Reduction
- Operational Utilisation
- Variable Availability and Operational Utilisation
- Scheduled Utilisation
Energy efficiency measures such as LED lighting, improved insulation and solar panels, can provide flexible services through the Peak Demand product by installing schemes that reduce long term energy demand. Find out more about how to participate through Energy Efficiency Measures on our FAQs page.
Full details of our technical requirements including product parameters can be found below in Appendix 2: Technical Specification as part of this Invitation to Tender (ITT).
Full details of our technical requirements including product parameters can be found below in Appendix 2: Technical Specification as part of this Invitation to Tender (ITT).
Revenue stacking
Revenue stacking is where a single flexible asset participates in multiple markets, to maximise its value to the energy system. Flexibility service providers can receive multiple payments as a result. Find out more.
Tender documents and helpful tools
Use this quick and easy tool to check if your asset is located within one of our flexibility services requirement zones. *Please note that this tool may not be available to view in Excel Online due to its large file size. We recommend downloading the tool to ensure the best user experience.
TT111681 - Flexibility Services Summer 2026 Postcode Checker Tool
ITT111681 - Summer 2026 Cost Calculator Tool
Use this handy tool to calculate a bid price for utilisation and availability that falls within our budget for the zone and service period before submitting a bid. This allows participants to identify if their bid exceeds the maximum price which we are offering as part of this tender. If you submit a bid that is too high, it may be automatically rejected as part of our bid assessment.
In this video, we explain step-by-step how to use our cost calculator tool before placing your bid.
Useful links
Open data portal
Our flexibility services requirements and reports are available on our Open Data Portal to view and download in a variety of formats including API.
Get in touch
Need help with your application? Get in touch with our flexibility services team who can guide you through the process.
FAQs
Got a question? You may find the answer in our frequently asked questions.