UKPN are looking for both demand turn-down and demand turn-up services
We have new DSO flexibility opportunities on Piclo Flex, now!
If you're a Flexible Service Provider looking to earn extra income, register your solutions via Piclo Flex 👉 https://picloflex.com/
You can find all the information you need on our flexibility hub here https://smartgrid.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/flexibility-hub/
What next?
Step 1
Create a Piclo Flex account and complete the Dynamic Procurement System (DPS) application. If you haven't already, you’ll need to upload your solution data onto the PicloFlex platform
Step 2
Submit your application. Complete the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and upload to Piclo Flex platform by 10 July 2023. For further guidance, please read the Pre-Qualification questionnaire here.
We’ll be in touch to let you know if you’ve been pre-qualified by the end of July 2023. Those that successfully pass the pre-qualification stage can proceed to the Competition stage.
If you have any questions or would like to set up a 1-2-1 meeting with one of our team, email us at Flexibility@ukpowernetworks.co.uk.
We have new DSO flexibility opportunities on Piclo Flex, now!
If you're a Flexible Service Provider looking to earn extra income, register your solutions via Piclo Flex 👉 https://picloflex.com/
You can find all the information you need on our flexibility hub here https://smartgrid.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/flexibility-hub/
What next?
Step 1
Create a Piclo Flex account and complete the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) application. If you haven't already, you’ll need to upload your solution data onto the Piclo Flex platform
Step 2
Submit your application. Complete the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and upload to Piclo Flex platform by 31 January 2023. For further guidance, please read the Pre-Qualification questionnaire here
We’ll be in touch to let you know if you’ve been pre-qualified by the end of February 2022. Those that successfully pass the pre-qualification stage can proceed to the Competition stage.
Read an overview of our requirements here and register for our webinar on 13th December here.
If you have any questions or would like to set up a 1-2-1 meeting with one of our team, email us at Flexibility@ukpowernetworks.co.uk.
New DSO flexibility opportunities on Piclo Flex, now!
If you're a Flexible Service Provider looking to earn extra income, register your solutions via Piclo Flex 👉 https://picloflex.com/
You can find all the information you need on our flexibility hub here: https://smartgrid.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/flexibility-hub/
What next?
Create a Piclo Flex account and complete the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) application. If you haven't already, you'll need to upload your solution data onto the Piclo Flex platform
Submit your application. Complete the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and email this to Flexibility@ukpowernetworks.co.uk by Tuesday 31 May 2022.
We'll be in touch to let you know id you've been successful by the W/C 20 June 2022. Those that successfully pass the pre-qualification stage will be offered a contract.
If you have any questions or would like to set up a 1-2-1 meeting with one of our team, email us at Flexibility@ukpowernetworks.co.uk
What service are you procuring?
Demand Turn Up – Dynamic Services
Demand Reduction – Secure, Sustain and Dynamic Services
What are the metering requirements?
Each solution should have metering with half-hourly resolution or higher. Metering should meet the accuracy requirements of the relevant Code of Practice at the time of installation (https://www.elexon.co.uk/bsc-and-codes/bsc-related-documents/codes-of-practice/).
What will the baseline be?
There are a number of baselines established for different DER types for different services. The current baseline options are below.Intermittent generation (Demand turn-up/Generation turn-down sites only):
Schedulable generation, Storage, DSR (all except domestic EV CPs):
Domestic EV CPs:
Energy efficiency (and other enduring solutions):
UK Power Networks may consider an alternative baseline to the baseline methodologies. More information is described in the Participation Guidance.
What revenues can I earn from participating?
The utilisation fee varies depending on the zone. Please refer to the revenue range spreadsheet which sets out the maximum utilisation fee by zone.
If you have any questions or need any help, please email: Flexibility@ukpowernetworks.co.uk
We are happy to arrange a dedicated surgery with any interested flexibility provider, please email: Flexibility@ukpowernetworks.co.uk
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