CA285 Price Control Support: Economic, Engineering, Low Carbon Technology and Climate

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2021 at 22:45

Tender

14 May 2021 at 22:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CA285 Price Control Support: Economic, Engineering, Low Carbon Technology and Climate Change" is managed by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited, located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The tender, classified under financial consultancy services, is currently in the award stage. Key dates include the signing of contracts on 26 November 2021 and a potential duration of five years for the framework agreements, which encompass various lots related to economic, engineering, and low carbon technology consultancy services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy and engineering services, particularly those focusing on low carbon technologies and climate change. Companies with strengths in economic strategy, regulatory advice, and environmental engineering will find suitable avenues to compete. Given the tender's selective procurement method, businesses must demonstrate high quality and competitive pricing to stand out among potential suppliers, including notable firms like Ernst & Young LLP and WSP UK Ltd, which have already been awarded contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA285 Price Control Support: Economic, Engineering, Low Carbon Technology and Climate

Notice Description

The Contracting Entity intends to establish Framework Arrangements for the provision of Price Control Support: Economic, Engineering, Low Carbon Technology and Climate Change Consultancy. The Framework Agreements will be for a period of three (3) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreements, to extend by a further optional period of up to two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five (5) years.

Lot Information

Economic/Financial/Regulation Strategy

NIE Networks anticipates that advice and assistance may be required in respect of Economic / Financial / Regulation Strategy

Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five(5) years.

Renewal: At the end of the term, the framework arrangement may be subject to renewal

Lot 2 - Low Carbon Technology Forecasting

NIE Networks will require the advisors to assist when working on the following work areas / topics: * global level LCT; * local level (LCT and normal demand including projected demand connections);

Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five(5) years.

Renewal: At the end of the term, the framework arrangement may be subject to renewal

Lot 3 - Engineering / (Techno-Economic) specialist advisers

NIE Networks require Engineering / (Techno-Economic) specialist advisers

Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five(5) years.

Renewal: At the end of the term, the framework arrangement may be subject to renewal

Lot 4 - Climate Change Mitigation

NIE Networks anticipates that advice and assistance may be required in respect of Climate Change Techno-Economic specialist advisers

Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five(5) years

Renewal: At the end of the term, the framework arrangement may be subject to renewal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b182
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032276-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

66152000 - Financial market regulatory services

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

79311400 - Economic research services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
Additional Buyers

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST,
Postcode
BT9 5HT
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Enzen Global Ltd

Ernst & Young LLP

Frontier Economics Ltd

NERA UK Ltd

Oxera Consulting LLP

WSP UK Ltd

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