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Programme Management Office for the NI Smart Meter Programme

Utility Regulator Northern Ireland (UREGNI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2026 at 08:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

20 Apr 2026 at 10:52

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 13:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Utility Regulator Northern Ireland (UREGNI) has concluded a procurement process for establishing a Programme Management Office (PMO) for the Northern Ireland Smart Meter Programme. The contracting authority is based in Belfast with the CPD - Supplies & Services Division facilitating the procurement effort. The procurement process followed an open procedure under central government guidelines, with Sans Souci Consulting Limited awarded the contract valued at £918,498 gross. The contract includes optional extensions lasting until 2030. The procurement reached the award stage by April 2026, with services starting soon thereafter, and the initiative seeks to deliver management consultancy and energy-efficiency services at its core.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy and energy-related services, particularly those with experience in project management or the smart utilities sector. Considering the focus on programme management and energy efficiency, companies with expertise in these areas, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-positioned to provide value to the contracting authority. Moreover, companies could leverage this project to expand their portfolio within the public sector, establishing potential for long-term partnership with the government, thus amplifying business growth. The emphasis on delivering high-quality services and methodology offers firms the chance to showcase their competencies in public sector innovations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Programme Management Office for the NI Smart Meter Programme

Notice Description

The Supplier will be responsible for delivering a detailed Programme Plan and establishing a resourced PMO to support UR in its governance role, via the Oversight Group. The Supplier will be responsible for: * Developing a Programme Management Approach which sets out the procedures and reporting mechanisms to be used to govern the smart meter programme. * Developing a detailed Programme Plan which identifies all the workstreams/projects required to deliver the programme. This will be informed by engagement with relevant stakeholders and the Supplier's expertise and recommendations. * Provide Programme Management Support Services by conducting programme management and progress monitoring activities (i.e. the application of the Programme Management Approach). This will include communications with Expert Group members (email or video calls) required to conduct these activities are within the scope.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will include two optional extension periods of up to one year each, depending on need. Extension of the Contract will be subject to an approved budget and UR's internal approval procedures.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039588-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

79420000 - Management-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£812,312 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£812,312 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£765,415 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£765,415 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 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 Northern Ireland (UREGNI)
Additional Buyers

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
BT2 7AQ
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

Sans Souci Consulting Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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