Procurement of a cooperation partner for an electricity generation reserve

Summary

The procurement seeks an operator and cooperation partner for a new electricity generation reserve after the current arrangement ends in late 2026. The intended reserve would consist of several suitable power plants and an operator responsible for the overall service. The operator would plan and assemble sufficient generation capacity with the contracting authority, maintain and develop the plant portfolio, ensure plant maintenance and readiness including fuel procurement, act as the central operator and electricity market participant when the reserve is activated, and provide up-to-date reporting on performance, costs and development needs. The reserve is intended for serious disruptions and exceptional circumstances outside the electricity market, not for smoothing price peaks or short-term demand and supply fluctuations. The estimated total contract period is 10 years, with the division between the initial term and options to be negotiated. This is a request to participate; no more than three participants will be selected for the tender stage. At the tender stage, quality is expected to carry 60–70% and price 30–40% of the evaluation weight. The detailed qualification, suitability, compliance and technical requirements must be checked in the official procurement notice and tender documents. The participation deadline is 19 October 2026 at 00:00.