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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance, located in Belfast, invites tenders for the "Collaborative Arrangement Provision of Energy Market Advisory Services (ID 5320877)." This procurement falls under the industry category of "Energy and related services" and targets a wide array of public sector bodies within Northern Ireland, including the Construction and Procurement Delivery (CPD), Education Authority, Translink, Business Services Organisation, and NI Water. The contract, with a duration of four years and two option extensions of 12 months each, aims to provide specialist electricity and gas advisory services. This open procedure tender was awarded to HORIZON ENERGY GROUP LIMITED and came into effect on 7th January 2025, with a contract value of GBP 250,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in energy management and consultancy services to partner with key public sector entities. Companies possessing expertise in providing specialist advice in electricity and gas markets will find this contract beneficial for expanding their market reach and portfolio. The procurement process follows the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, ensuring a transparent and competitive environment. SMEs and firms with a strong track record in energy consultancy are highly encouraged to engage, as it aligns well with their service offerings and could lead to long-term collaboration with significant public sector organisations in Northern Ireland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DoF - Collaborative Arrangement Provision of Energy Market Advisory Services (ID 5320877)

Notice Description

Construction and Procurement Delivery (CPD) is a Centre of Procurement Expertise (CoPE). It is responsible for disseminating advice and guidance on the direction and policies on public procurement to the Northern Ireland public sector and monitoring their implementation. It is also responsible for managing procurements on behalf of central government departments, their agencies and arm's length bodies. In order to establish tender competitions in respect of electricity and gas and to manage the resultant contracts CPD requires energy market intelligence and expertise to provide specialist electricity and gas advisory services to the following bodies; * Construction and Procurement Division (CPD) * Education Authority (EA) * Translink * Business Services Organisation (BSO) * NI Water (NIW) The Contract will commence on the Commencement Date for four years with two extension options of 12 months each.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Construction and Procurement Delivery (CPD) is a Centre of Procurement Expertise (CoPE). It is responsible for disseminating advice and guidance on the direction and policies on public procurement to the Northern Ireland public sector and monitoring their implementation. It is also responsible for managing procurements on behalf of central government departments, their agencies and arm's length bodies. In order to establish tender competitions in respect of electricity and gas and to manage the resultant contracts CPD requires energy market intelligence and expertise to provide specialist electricity and gas advisory services to the following bodies; * Construction and Procurement Division (CPD) * Education Authority (EA) * Translink * Business Services Organisation (BSO) * NI Water (NIW) The Contract will commence on the Commencement Date for four years with two extension options of 12 months each. Additional information: This is a demand driven contract therefore the contract award value is different from the contract notice.

Options: This tender has 2 x 1 year extension options.

Renewal: Due for renewal upon contract expiry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049956
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000530-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Upon expiry of the contract.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Finance
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HORIZON ENERGY GROUP LIMITED

Further Information

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