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Open Competition for Renew Software Consultancy 545 2026 Tender

Maynooth University

In context

This is a contract notice published by a government body covering services. Bids are invited through an open procedure. Delivery covers Ireland (Europe). It is classified under Grid Modernization, Energy Efficiency and Climate Software and Data against the sustainability taxonomy rather than matched on keywords.

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Summary

Maynooth University seeks software consultancy to develop a digital platform enabling households to respond to real-time electricity signals, integrating smart meters and automation to shift demand away from peak periods. Bidders should have expertise in energy software, demand-response systems, consumer engagement platforms, and grid-integration technologies.

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About this tender

Maynooth University is procuring renewable energy software consultancy services for the RENEW project. The project is establishing a new energy services company that enables households to respond intelligently to real-time electricity system conditions. The approach combines smart meter data, wholesale price signals and digital automation to shift electricity use away from peak periods, lowering consumer costs, reducing system stress and improving the integration of renewable generation. The procurement is an open procedure under Directive 2014/24/EU, classed as a services contract (CPV 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, and 73000000 research and development and related consultancy). It involves the establishment of a framework agreement and is awarded as a single lot, titled Renewable Energy Software Consultancy. Awards are made on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) basis. Per-item awards and e-auctions are not used, and multiple tenders from one bidder are not accepted. The contract duration is 48 months, including any options and renewals. Tender validity is 12 months. The estimated value is EUR 300,000, above the EU threshold. No EU funding is stated.

How bids are scored

Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT). The page does not disclose the price/quality split or any individual criterion weightings.

Key requirements

✓Smart meter data integration and real-time electricity signal processing
✓Wholesale price signal integration and consumer-facing digital platform
✓Demand-response automation and load-shifting capability to support renewable integration
✓Consumer and community engagement interface for intelligent electricity use

Relevant sectors

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How this compares

Compared with 7 similar tenders (grid mod in Ireland) listed in the last 12 months.
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About this sector

Grid modernisation covers transmission, distribution, smart meters, interconnectors and the software that balances a network with more variable supply. Funding comes as innovation calls for network operators and suppliers as well as large public tenders for equipment and works. Applicants are usually asked to show technical readiness and experience working with regulated network companies.

€300K

Closes 26 Nov 2026

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