NCESS - Fast Frequency Response 22/23

Summary and scope

Australian Energy Market Operator Limited (AEMO) is the organisation responsible for operating eastern, south-eastern and western energy markets and systems in accordance with the National Electricity Rules, Wholesale Electricity Market Rules, National Gas Rules and Gas Services Information Rules. With its broad national focus for the future, AEMO’s objectives are to promote efficient investment in and operation of Australia’s electricity and gas services for the long-term interests of consumers with respect to price, quality, safety, reliability and security of energy supply. AEMO is seeking capable providers of FFR seeking to procure up to 100MW of compliant FFR in the South West Interconnected System. The service is to be provided no earlier than 1st October 2022 and no later than 1 February 2023, and is to conclude by 30 September 2023. AEMO may procure this service from one or more providers, following evaluation of the submissions in accordance with NCESS Service Specification (FFR). For further information about the required service please visit the AEMO website (https://aemo.com.au/consultations/tenders/ffr) or review the included documents. It is requested that respondents complete and submit the NCESS Submissions Form (FFR) and include with their submission as part of the NCESS Submission. Submissions must be made through the Vendorpanel system by 5:00pm AWST on Monday, 12 September 202