NCESS Minimum Demand Service (WA)

Summary and scope

AEMO has published the Call for NCESS Submissions on the VendorPanel seeking submissions for the expected utilisation of up to 114 MW of Minimum Demand Service with a minimum service provision of 1 MW commencing 1 October 2023 for the duration of one year. AEMO considers that services will more likely be procured from unregistered generation or load equipment activated through alternative methods, rather than new Registered Facilities due to the short lead-time associated with the NCESS service requirements. The procurement of these services may be from one or more providers, following evaluation of the submissions in accordance with clause 3.11B.9 of the WEM Rules. AEMO would like to thank stakeholders who responded to the Expressions of Interest with feedback to the draft Service Specifications which helped us to understand any economic or technical barriers or benefits to providing this service. The finalised Service Specifications and Contract Template is seen below. Submissions must be submitted via the VendorPanel in accordance with the Call for NCESS Submissions tender form by 5:00pm AWST on Wednesday 9 August 2023. Interested stakeholders should register with VendorPanel to be informed of whether any supporting documentation such as clarifications to questions may have been published. Queries may be submitted via the VendorPanel or by email to WA.FutureSystemDesign@aemo.com.au.