General news

System operator tender for ancillary services

  • Generation
  • Transmission

The system operator will shortly tender for the provision of the following ancillary services for the period from 1 December 2024 to 31 December 2026:

  • Over Frequency Reserve: two-year term only
  • Black Start (South Island): two-year term only

If you are currently an ancillary service provider, you will receive tender documents.

If you are not currently an ancillary service provider and would like a copy of the standard contract terms, these can be found on the Transpower website.

All communications and requests for information should be made to the Tender Coordinator, Justine Park on 021 229 5701 or system.operator@transpower.co.nz

Related News

Provider sought for centralised wind and solar forecasts

The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is seeking proposals for a service provider of intermittent generation forecasts for wind and solar farms across New Zea…

Consultation on first steps in improving outage coordination

We are seeking feedback on proposed amendments to the Electricity Industry Participation Code to improve outage coordination. This will remove ambiguity and be…

Proposed Code changes to implement a hybrid forecasting arrangement

We are seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Code that are necessary to give effect to a hybrid forecasting arrangement.