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From 15th July to 16th September 2024, RTE is opening the annual consultation for manual frequency restoration and replacement reserves for 2025.

This release presents the terms and conditions for participation in the call for tenders for the contracting of 750 MW of capacity that can be activated on the balancing mechanism for the period from 1st January to 31th December 2025.


Following a phase of discussions and public consultation on the terms and conditions of the 2025 call for tenders in the first half of 2024, RTE submitted a project to CRE for approval on June 10th 2024. The terms and conditions approved by the CRE in its decision of June 26th.


To participate in the consultation, candidates need to sign or have a valid agreement to participate in the rules on manual frequency restoration and replacement reserves and hold a participation agreement as a balancing actor under the MA-RE rules in force, by September 16th 2024 at the latest.


The volumes and terms of this call for tenders are strictly the same as for 2023 and 2024.


Finally, in accordance with Regulation (EU) n°2019/943 of  June 5th 2019 on the internal electricity market, since 2021, RTE contracts part of its need through a daily call for tenders. 

Timeline of the consultation

The contract will be awarded through an open call for tenders.

Consultation file

The consultation file includes the following elements:

  • Rules relating to manual frequency restoration and replacement reserves
  • Tender regulation
  • Annexes relating to the setup of an observability system

Contacts

For any queries, please contact magali.simounet@rte-france.com (RTE Purchasing Division) et civ-tinh.heng@rte-france.com (RTE Market Division).

July 15, 2024