This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Mar 2024 at 12:53

Tender

24 Nov 2023 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Utility Regulator NI has initiated a tender process for the NIAUR - Markets Directorate - Markets Support Framework, aiming to establish a single-supplier framework to provide expert support for meeting the deliverables of the DfE Energy Strategy. The procurement is in the services category under the CPV code for research and development consultancy services. The tender was awarded to RICARDO-AEA LTD, with a contract value of £522,000. The tender procedure is open, and the deadline for bid submissions was on January 15, 2024. The location of this procurement is in Belfast, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector to grow by providing expert support to the Utility Regulator NI in addressing energy market challenges in Northern Ireland. Companies with a track record in energy efficiency consultancy services and related fields are well-suited to compete. The procurement method used is an open procedure with a focus on quality and cost criteria, allowing for fair competition among potential suppliers. Businesses interested in expanding their presence in the NI energy market should consider participating in this tender to showcase their expertise and capabilities.

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Notice Title

NIAUR - Markets Directorate - Markets Support Framework

Notice Description

NIAUR - Markets Directorate - Markets Support Contract - the Utility Regulator UR is seeking to establish a Single supplier Framework to provide expert support in meeting the deliverables of the DfE Energy Strategy and to assist the UR in identifying, scoping and analysing potential issues and scenarios arising within the NI energy market in the short, medium and long term, and developing potential solutions to mitigate around a range of issues which are identified and in which we require support

Lot Information

Lot 1

NIAUR - Markets Directorate - Markets Support Contract - the Utility Regulator UR is seeking to establish a Single supplier Framework to provide expert support in meeting the deliverables of the DfE Energy Strategy and to assist the UR in identifying, scoping and analysing potential issues and scenarios arising within the NI energy market in the short, medium and long term, and developing potential solutions to mitigate around a range of issues which are identified and in which we require support

Options: The Framework is for initial 2 year period with an option to extend for a further 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041c90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010289-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£522,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£522,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£522,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Utility Regulator NI
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 6ED
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO-AEA LTD

Further Information

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