ORES

Our next competition round is expected to start at the end of March 2026 on Piclo. To find out more register for our webinar on the 24th of March by emailing: charles.masson@ores.be

In view of recent developments in the energy sector, namely the massive electrification of uses and the growth of decentralized generation assets, local flexibility market solutions are being explored by ORES in partnership with the Piclo platform. 

Starting at the end of March 2026, ORES will publish a first series of calls for tender (“competitions”) to procure various flexibility services across 9 different locations of the network.

The key dates to remember are as follows:

• 24 March: Webinar on the project status + demo of the platform usage
• XX March: Publication of the calls for tender on the platform
• XX March: Gate opening time — start of the period during which it is possible to submit a bid
• XX April: Gate closing time — end of the period during which it is possible to submit a bid
• XX April: Market award
• Summer 2026: Procurement of reactive power services
• Winter 2026: Procurement of peak-reduction services

Steps for FSP’s willing to participate or receive information related to this market:

1. Qualification process and framework agreement – more information in “Documentation and useful links” tab.

2. Registration on the Piclo platform
3. Asset registration
4. Bidding

These steps will be presented during the webinar on 24 March — to receive an invitation, please contact charles.masson@ores.be.

The various documents and useful contacts are shared in the other tabs.