Planning

13989-2026 - Competition - Ireland - Legal advisory services - The provision of Legal Services to SEMC

COMMISSION FOR REGULATION OF UTILITIES

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Planning

14 Jan 2026 at 11:59

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), in collaboration with the Northern Ireland Authority for Energy Regulation, is initiating a procurement process for legal advisory services with the aim to support the Single Electricity Market Committee (SEMC). This endeavour is part of an EU-regulated public procurement process, currently in the planning stage, set under the legal basis CELEX:32014L0024. The contract, valued at €1,200,000, is categorised under the CPV code 79111000, covering legal advisory services. The procurement is tailored for the electricity market regulatory framework across both Ireland and Northern Ireland. Key dates include an upcoming future notice date on 15 January 2026. The procurement will be executed in the region of Dublin, Ireland, and the main procurement category is services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering expert legal advisory services, particularly those experienced in utility regulation, energy law, or legislative compliance within the electricity market. Companies with a strong background in providing advisory services to regulatory authorities across jurisdictions will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Such a contract not only offers substantial financial reward but also establishes the selected firm as a pivotal player in the regulatory landscape of the Electricity Market, potentially opening doors to further collaborations in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

13989-2026 - Competition - Ireland - Legal advisory services - The provision of Legal Services to SEMC

Notice Description

The CRU and UR (collectively the Regulatory Authorities ("RAs")) jointly regulate the SEM through the SEMC. The SEMC was established by virtue of Section 8A Electricity Regulation Act 1999 as inserted by section 4 of the Electricity Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007, and Article 6 (1) of the Electricity (Single Wholesale Market) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 to conduct trading in the wholesale electricity market in both Ireland and Northern Ireland on an All-Island basis. The forgoing legislation sets out the duties and powers of the SEMC. Both sets of legislation endeavour to achieve similar objectives for the SEM. The SEMC is representative of the RAs and makes decision on relevant functions on behalf of the RAs in relation to a SEM matters. As these decisions are fundamental to the development, effectiveness and operation of the SEM, it is of the utmost importance that expert legal advice is available to the SEMC at all times. It is essential that SEMC decisions are made with full adherence to its statutory duties and the principles of good regulation in both jurisdictions in which it operates. The CRU is undertaking this procurement jointly with Northern Ireland Authority for Energy Regulation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The CRU and UR (collectively the Regulatory Authorities ("RAs")) jointly regulate the SEM through the SEMC. The SEMC was established by virtue of Section 8A Electricity Regulation Act 1999 as inserted by section 4 of the Electricity Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007, and Article 6 (1) of the Electricity (Single Wholesale Market) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 to conduct trading in the wholesale electricity market in both Ireland and Northern Ireland on an All-Island basis. The forgoing legislation sets out the duties and powers of the SEMC. Both sets of legislation endeavour to achieve similar objectives for the SEM. The SEMC is representative of the RAs and makes decision on relevant functions on behalf of the RAs in relation to a SEM matters. As these decisions are fundamental to the development, effectiveness and operation of the SEM, it is of the utmost importance that expert legal advice is available to the SEMC at all times. It is essential that SEMC decisions are made with full adherence to its statutory duties and the principles of good regulation in both jurisdictions in which it operates. The CRU is undertaking this procurement jointly with Northern Ireland Authority for Energy Regulation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060591
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003056-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMMISSION FOR REGULATION OF UTILITIES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
Not specified
Postcode
Not specified
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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