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Electricity Demand Turn Up trial: EoI for flexibility providers

EOI for flexibility providers to deliver Demand Turn Up propositions.

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This expression of interest competition is the first stage in selecting Flexibility Service Providers to participate in Phase 1 of a Demand Turn Up trial. No funding will be awarded at this EOI stage; successful applicants may be invited to a subsequent award stage.

The competition is for UK registered businesses of any size or not for profit acting as Flexibility Service Providers in the Great B…

The competition identifies Flexibility Service Providers for Phase 1 of a Demand Turn Up trial. Phase 1 supports verified DTU activity through the Balancing Mechanism, Demand Flexibility Service, and Local Constraint Market where it continues to operate separately from DFS. It does not fund demand turn down or demand reduction, activity outside the specified markets, feasibility studies, technology development or proposition design without live delivery, or Distribution System Operator flexibility markets during Phase 1.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.16 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.1–4 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£16M

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: ukri-post-202957Source: www.ukri.org