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PHOENIX ENERGY GROUP LTD

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14 Aug 2025 at 16:00

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19 Feb 2025 at 17:15

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18 Feb 2025 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

Phoenix Energy Group Ltd, based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has completed a procurement process for project management consultancy services related to the rollout of a new Pay As You Go (PAYG) Gas Meter and associated Meter Management System (MMS). This contract, signed on 4 August 2025, involves multiple gas network operators, suppliers, and stakeholders, facilitating the transition to a new operational system. The procurement, conducted through a selective, negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, was in response to the industry's needs for a seamless integration of the PAYG system across various operators. The process, classified under CPV code 72224000 for consultancy services, was managed with adherence to the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016, including a 10-day standstill period to allow for potential challenges from unsuccessful applicants.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specializing in program management and consultancy services within the energy sector, particularly those with experience in large-scale utility operations. Companies capable of providing robust management support to ensure smooth implementation of complex systems can benefit from this contract. Businesses with expertise in servicing integrated energy solutions or those looking to expand into the UK market would find this opportunity well-suited to their strengths, especially given the strategic involvement required with Phoenix Energy and its partners in the gas and heat distribution industry. The negotiated procedure indicates a focus on tailored solutions and collaboration, favouring firms with innovative approaches and strong collaborative track records.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

www.phoenixenergyni.com

Notice Description

Phoenix Energy Group Ltd, in conjunction with others, is soon to award a Contract for the provision of a new Pay As You Go (PAYG) Gas Meter and associated Meter Management System (MMS) - the introduction of which will involve a number of Gas Network Operators, Gas Suppliers and other key statutory Stakeholders. In order to help facilitate the introduction of this new Sysytem, Phoenix will also seek Programme Management Support Services in order to ensure the smooth transition towards this newly selected operational system which will be supplied through a separate Agreement with an appointed 3rd Party Service Provider. The Programme Manager will work directly with both Phoenix Energy and the Service Provider appionted for the supply of the new PAYG Meter and MMS as well as other key industry Stakeholders who will be directly and indirectly associated with the effective implementation of this new solution.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Organisations who wish to be considered for the provsion of the Programme Management Support service should first familiarise themslves with the scope of the project which is as described in the attached draft. The Prequalification Questionnaire (PQQ) should then be completed and submitted by the due date. Each compliant PQQ shall be reviewed and scored accordingtly. It is envisaged that a maximum of no more than the top six scoring Applicants will be shortlisted to proceed to the tender stage. Further instruction is contained within the PQQ document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e367
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048936-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PHOENIX ENERGY GROUP LTD
Contact Name
Chris Losty
Contact Email
christopher.losty@phoenixenergyni.com
Contact Phone
+44 3454555555

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
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
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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