doc14885312 distributed energy resource management system (derms) energy queensland limited (eql) are anticipating the release of a request for tender (rft) for a distributed energy resource management system (derms) in june 2022 . tenderers are invited to participate in this rft as eql seeks to procure an operational software system to manage the increasing installation of distributed energy resources (der) on the eql distribution network. this includes existing audi frequency load controlled (aflc) customer devices, rooftop pv, electric vehicles and battery energy storage systems (besss) under dynamic connection agreements. the derms will complement existing investments in eqls distribution management system (dms), sep2 utility server and state estimation technology. the derms scope includes: replacement aflc load control system, dynamic operating envelope (doe) calculation and management, and der services program management (contracted demand management, network support). how to participate tenderers who wish to participate in the sourcing event should follow the below instructions: 1. tenderers will be required to register with sap ariba by sending an email to the nominated contract officer, jeff.bennett@energyq.com.au . it is recommended that tenderers who wish to participate in the tender start the registration early as the registration process can take some time. the email subject should contain the above tender including the doc number and the email should contain the following; business entity name business email address (please note the ariba system does not recognise @hotmail, @live or @outlook email domains so plan accordingly when supplying contact email addresses. postal address abn contact name phone number 2. when registration is complete tenderers will be invited to respond and will be able to access the eql sap ariba realm via a contained in the email notification. please note this will expire within 24 hours. 3. tenderers must accept the prerequisite bidder agreement under the ‘review and accept prerequisites’ tab in ariba. further information on participating in sourcing events is located at https://www.energyq.com.au/suppliers . 4. participation in this sourcing event is covered under the terms of a confidentiality agreement. commercially sensitive information for the sourcing event will only be released to tenderers via ariba upon the return of an executed confidentiality agreement.  full access to the sourcing event in ariba will be provided on the receipt of a fully executed confidential agreement. 5. if the tenderer elects to submit a response, they must do so using sap ariba.s