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UREGNI - Framework for the Provision of Gas, Electricity and Water Engineering Professional Services Support

Utility Regulator

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Jul 2026 at 12:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

11 Mar 2026 at 11:56

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Utility Regulator is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Gas, Electricity, and Water Engineering Professional Services Support with a procurement process led by its role as a buyer. The tender, titled "UREGNI – Framework for the Provision of Gas, Electricity and Water Engineering Professional Services Support," falls under the services procurement category and is being conducted using an open procedure. The procurement is currently at the tender stage with submissions due electronically by 5th August 2026, while related enquiries must be concluded by 27th July 2026. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st September 2026, spanning three years with an optional one-year extension. The focus is on various sectors including gas, electricity, and water, specifically in the region of Northern Ireland (UKN). The total estimated gross value of the framework is £3,600,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering, consultancy services, and technical advice within the utilities sector, particularly those with capabilities in gas transmission and distribution, electricity network consulting, and water treatment. SMEs with robust experience in energy management, R&D consultancy, and engineering design services may find it advantageous to compete, especially given the emphasis on specialist technical advice across multiple sectors. Participating firms can extend their market presence and potentially secure a substantial share of the projected £3,600,000 contract value. The framework allows for subcontracting, offering added flexibility for smaller firms to partner with larger entities, thereby expanding networks and influencing critical infrastructural advancements in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UREGNI - Framework for the Provision of Gas, Electricity and Water Engineering Professional Services Support

Notice Description

The Utility Regulator (UR) wishes to establish a Framework for the Provision of specialist technical advice and regulatory consultancy advice for the Gas, Water, and Electricity sectors. Details of which are set out below * Lot 1: Engineering Professional Services Support - Gas Sector. UR may require gas support in the following areas: o Gas industry price controls; o Development of the gas transmission network; o Development of the gas distribution network; and o Development of high-pressure gas storage. o Evolving issues in the gas networks during energy transition development * Lot 2: Engineering Professional Services Support - Electricity Sector. UR may require specialist technical advice on the electricity sector including, but not limited to: o Electricity industry transmission and distribution price controls; o The development of energy storage including battery storage o Electricity generation; o Electricity transmission; and o Electricity distribution. * Lot 3: Engineering Professional Services Support - Water Sector. UR may require specialist technical advice on the water sector including, but not limited to: o Water industry price controls; o Water resource management; o Water treatment; o Water distribution; o Sewerage systems; and o Wastewater treatment

Lot Information

Lot 1: Engineering Professional Services Support- Gas Sector.

UR's remit includes the economic regulation of the gas transmission, distribution, and supply in Northern Ireland. This includes the work of the Gas Market Operator for Northern Ireland, four transmission network operators (owned by two parent companies) and three gas distribution network operators. Consideration is currently being given to the development of gas storage. UR requires specialist technical advice as described above across areas of all the main components of the gas sector including, but not limited to: * Gas industry price controls; * Development of the gas transmission network; * Development of the gas distribution network; and * Development of high-pressure gas storage. * Evolving issues in the gas networks during energy transition development

Renewal: One optional extension of 12 months

Lot 2: Engineering Professional Services Support - Electricity Sector

UR's remit includes the economic regulation of electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Northern Ireland. Part of UR's functions in respect of generation and the balancing and capacity markets for electricity are discharged through the all-island Single Electricity Market (SEM) Committee. UR may require specialist technical advice as described above across areas of all the main components of the electricity sector including, but not limited to: * Electricity industry transmission and distribution price controls; * The development of energy storage including battery storage * Electricity generation (including distributed generation); * Electricity transmission; and * Electricity distribution.

Renewal: One optional extension of 12 months

Lot 3: Engineering Professional Services Support - Water Sector.

UR's remit includes the economic regulation of the sole water and sewerage service provider in Northern Ireland, NI Water. UR may require specialist technical advice as described above across areas including all the main components of the water sector including, but not limited to: * Water industry price controls; * Water resource management; * Water treatment; * Water distribution; * Sewerage systems; and * Wastewater treatment.

Renewal: One optional extension of 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066719
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062217-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

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

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

65200000 - Gas distribution and related services

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

71300000 - Engineering services

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

71340000 - Integrated engineering services

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79420000 - Management-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-01-31

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Utility Regulator
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
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

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