DfE - REB - Review of Rates of Return for Renewable Electricity Generators Accredited under the NIRO

Tender description

***Pre Market Engagement*** The Department for the Economy (DfE) is preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Supplier to carry out a review of the rates of return for generators of renewable electricity for all technologies accredited to the Northern Ireland Renewables Obligation (NIRO). The purpose is to ensure that actual rates of return are compatible with the original projections and State Aid rules. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers a significant opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement DfE wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. Suitably qualified and experienced suppliers who may have an interest in this project are invited to complete the questionnaire that is available to registered suppliers via the documents areas of the CfT on eTendersNI for this Pre Market Engagement. In responding, you should understand that detailed and lengthy submissions are not necessary at this stage. However we would welcome any pertinent information on your company’s capability and views on an approach to the required services. Any submission received in response to this exercise will not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and DfE. Interested parties shall bear their own costs of participation in this Market Engagement of whatever nature. DfE shall not be liable for the costs, expenses or losses howsoever arising (including, without limitation, any loss of profit or other economic loss incurred), regardless of the outcome of the Market Engagement. The next stage in the process will be considered once this exercise has been completed. **PLEASE NOTE: ALL COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE MESSAGING FUNCTION on eTendersNI, within this CFT, BEFORE 3PM ON 20 JULY 2021.**