The Regulatory Authorities now invite tenders for membership of a multi-member framework agreement for consultancy support in SEM and I-SEM, relating to economic and technical advice and policy development and implementation.

The duration of the framework agreement is for a maximum period of 4 years, i.e. from 1.1.2015 to 31.12.2018.

The following are the some of the key areas of work for which this support may be required:

— I-SEM Capacity Remuneration Mechanism;

— I-SEM Energy Trading Arrangements;

— I-SEM Market Power Mitigation;

— I-SEM Forward Market Liquidity;

— I-SEM Governance and Licensing;

— Regulation of TSOs and MO for I-SEM;

— DS3 System Services, including procurement mechanism detailed design; and,

— Post I-SEM go-live issues.

Please note that while these are the current anticipated work areas for mini-tender competitions under the framework, they are subject to change and could be reduced or added to.