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DAC 22/25 NISEP Programme Administrator for the Utility Regulator

Utility Regulator (UREGNI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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02 Jun 2026 at 11:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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18 May 2026 at 09:44

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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16 Oct 2025 at 14:54

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Utility Regulator (UREGNI) in Belfast, Northern Ireland has resulted in the award of a contract valued at up to £2,000,000 (excluding VAT) to Energy Saving Trust Enterprises Limited. This contract, titled "DAC 22/25 NISEP Programme Administrator for the Utility Regulator," focuses on providing administrative and technical expertise services for the Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme (NISEP). The procurement falls under the Business and management consultancy services category. The direct award process, detailed by CPD - Supplies & Services Division, was deemed necessary due to the supplier's exclusive intellectual property essential for the programme administration. The contract commenced on 1 June 2026 and is set to run until 31 March 2029, with the possibility of a one-year extension, thus extending potentially to 31 March 2030.

This tender offers significant opportunities for entities involved in the consultancy and energy sectors. Businesses that provide robust managerial, administrative, and audit services would be well-positioned to engage competitively if similar opportunities arise. The selection process was streamlined due to the specialist nature of the NISEP and the intellectual property held by Energy Saving Trust Enterprises Limited, highlighting opportunities for companies with proprietary technologies and services to support unique public sector requirements efficiently. The involvement in such a high-value and impactful programme could improve business growth prospects and expand influence in the public utilities domain across Northern Ireland and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DAC 22/25 NISEP Programme Administrator for the Utility Regulator

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation requires programme administrator services to deliver the Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme by providing a comprehensive, high quality and robust managerial/administrative service and also a technical expertise service to facilitate and enable the measuring and recording of energy savings from the Programme. An independent audit service will also need to be provided to audit schemes and where necessary, carry out a review of the administration arrangements in the Framework Document. The Contract commences on 1 June 2026 and runs until 31st March 2029 with the potential for one extension for any period up to and including 12 months. Therefore, the maximum potential contract end date is 31st March 2030. The contract value is up to PS2,000,000 excluding VAT.

Procurement Information

Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights Additional or repeat goods, services or works - further goods, services or works following a competitive procedure The supplier owns the intellectual property fundamental to administering the NISEP, this includes several tools/models that are unique and necessary to administer the scheme and accurately account for energy and carbon savings. Given the level of expertise required and the difficulties replicating the intellectual property, it would be impractical to employ a new provider as a significant lead in time is necessary. The preparatory work required and overlapping nature of the NISEP years, coupled with the uncertainty surrounding any extension announcements, do not make it an attractive prospect for potential new Programme Administrators. In addition to the impracticalities of contracting a new provider any transition would also involve some cost duplication with the supplier who at the very least is required to audit past schemes while another administrator would need to start afresh with developing the tool and accepting bids for the following year. It is vital that a robust framework is in place to ensure that the NISEP delivers VFM.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051802-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Utility Regulator (UREGNI)
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENERGY SAVING TRUST ENTERPRISES LIMITED

Further Information

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