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2026-009 Legal Support for RIIO-3 Licence Modification Appeals

OFGEM

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11 Feb 2026 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "2026-009 Legal Support for RIIO-3 Licence Modification Appeals" was issued by Ofgem, based in London, and falls within the legal services category. This contract is related to supporting Ofgem in legal matters pertaining to RIIO-3 licence modifications, impacting the gas and electricity transmission sectors from 2026 to 2031. The procurement process followed an open procedure, culminating in an active award stage, where Hogan Lovells International LLP was selected as the supplier. The contract will commence on 11 February 2026 and conclude on 10 August 2027. The tender was aimed primarily at SMEs, with a contract value of £650,000, highlighting the significance of thorough legal advisory capabilities.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth to businesses with robust experience in contentious work within regulated sectors such as energy, water, and telecommunications, given the complex nature of the RIIO-3 framework and its high risk of appeal. Businesses with expertise in legal advisory and representation services are well-positioned to benefit, especially if they can navigate statutory appeal processes and provide administrative support while meeting stringent deadlines. This contract, open to SMEs, not only promises financial growth but also enables firms to enhance their reputation within the legal sector by aligning with esteemed entities like Ofgem.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026-009 Legal Support for RIIO-3 Licence Modification Appeals

Notice Description

RIIO-3 is the third iteration of the network company price control framework established by Ofgem. The final policy decisions for RIIO-3 are set out in the RIIO-3 Final Determinations and will be implemented via licence modifications (due to be directed on 3 February 2026). The framework will govern the gas distribution, gas transmission and electricity transmission sectors from 2026 to 2031. Relevant stakeholders have a right of appeal to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in respect of the RIIO-3 licence modifications. The RIIO-3 price controls themselves are complex and, carry high appeal risk in certain areas. Given the volume of work associated with regulatory appeals, Ofgem's OGC team and Counsel (upon the latter's instruction) will need supplementary support from a legal supplier, making use of its expertise and prior experience of contentious work in the regulated sectors (e.g. energy, water, telecoms etc.). The scope of work is likely to (but not limited to) includes pre-appeals support, support in meeting statutory appeal and CMA deadlines, and day-to-day administrative and communication support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0381bab6-4698-4bef-8be2-9b86ba8e32af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0731904d-db49-4c4b-bed8-972bd5d4f664
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 10 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFGEM
Contact Name
Lynsey Lyon
Contact Email
procurement2@ofgem.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079017000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOGAN LOVELLS INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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