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ID 5104218 DoF - UREGNI - MMU IT Support

UTILITY REGULATOR NORTHERN IRELAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Oct 2024 at 09:47

Tender

24 Jul 2024 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation, known as the Utility Regulator, has completed a public procurement process for IT services under the title "ID 5104218 DoF - UREGNI - MMU IT Support." This procurement, categorised under IT services, consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV: 72000000), was carried out using an open procedure. The primary goal was to appoint a supplier for the Market Monitoring Unit (MMU) within the Wholesale Markets Directorate of UR, aimed at providing support for the SEM operations database across Northern Ireland. The procurement process reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 16th October 2024. The contract, valued at £67,020, was awarded to Endeavour Information Solutions, and the initial contract period includes options for extension for two additional 12-month periods should the need arise.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, specifically around consulting, software development, and support. The valuation of the estimated business case up to £198,000 suggests ample growth potential for the successful bidder. Businesses well-suited for this contract are those with strong project methodologies, experienced key personnel, and a focus on delivering social value. SMEs and similar enterprises in the IT sector could find this highly beneficial, particularly those capable of maintaining and managing large databases. The open procedure means competition was open, giving equal footing to capable IT service providers looking to expand their portfolio and work with a government regulatory body.

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Notice Title

ID 5104218 DoF - UREGNI - MMU IT Support

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation (Utility Regulator, also referred to as UR) is a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the electricity, gas, water and sewerage industries in Northern Ireland. The Market Monitoring Unit (MMU) within the Wholesale Markets Directorate of the UR has a key responsibility of monitoring SEM operations on the island of Ireland including the analysis of the market fundamentals that drive the market along with market participant behaviour. The UR wishes to appoint a Supplier, to provide support in the population and maintenance of the database (ownership of which is with and will remain with UR). See ID 5104218 Schedule 2 Specification document for further information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation (Utility Regulator, also referred to as UR) is a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the electricity, gas, water and sewerage industries in Northern Ireland. The Market Monitoring Unit (MMU) within the Wholesale Markets Directorate of the UR has a key responsibility of monitoring SEM operations on the island of Ireland including the analysis of the market fundamentals that drive the market along with market participant behaviour. The UR wishes to appoint a Supplier, to provide support in the population and maintenance of the database (ownership of which is with and will remain with UR). See ID 5104218 Schedule 2 Specification document for further information. Additional information: While the awarded value of this contract, based on estimated hours was PS67,020 the estimated business case value is maximum PS198,000. The total expenditure will be demand driven.

Options: There are two optional extension periods of 12 months following the initial contract period.

Renewal: This contract is an ongoing requirement for the Utility Regulator and may be subject to renewal after the current contract expires.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048404
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033693-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£198,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£198,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,020 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20241 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 NORTHERN IRELAND
Additional Buyers

UTILITY REGULATOR

Contact Name
SSDAdmin.CPDfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
info@uregni.gov.uk, ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 6ED
Post Town
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
TLN Northern Ireland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENDEAVOUR INFORMATION SOLUTIONS

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