--- title: "2026-009 Legal Support for RIIO-3 Licence Modification Appeals" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0381bab6-4698-4bef-8be2-9b86ba8e32af" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0381bab6-4698-4bef-8be2-9b86ba8e32af" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0381bab6-4698-4bef-8be2-9b86ba8e32af.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0381bab6-4698-4bef-8be2-9b86ba8e32af.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "OFGEM" published: "2026-02-11" --- # 2026-009 Legal Support for RIIO-3 Licence Modification Appeals Buyer: OFGEM Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0381bab6-4698-4bef-8be2-9b86ba8e32af [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0381bab6-4698-4bef-8be2-9b86ba8e32af) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0381bab6-4698-4bef-8be2-9b86ba8e32af.json) ## Summary The tender titled "2026-009 Legal Support for RIIO-3 Licence Modification Appeals" was issued by Ofgem, based in London, and falls within the legal services category. This contract is related to supporting Ofgem in legal matters pertaining to RIIO-3 licence modifications, impacting the gas and electricity transmission sectors from 2026 to 2031. The procurement process followed an open procedure, culminating in an active award stage, where Hogan Lovells International LLP was selected as the supplier. The contract will commence on 11 February 2026 and conclude on 10 August 2027. The tender was aimed primarily at SMEs, with a contract value of £650,000, highlighting the significance of thorough legal advisory capabilities. This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth to businesses with robust experience in contentious work within regulated sectors such as energy, water, and telecommunications, given the complex nature of the RIIO-3 framework and its high risk of appeal. Businesses with expertise in legal advisory and representation services are well-positioned to benefit, especially if they can navigate statutory appeal processes and provide administrative support while meeting stringent deadlines. This contract, open to SMEs, not only promises financial growth but also enables firms to enhance their reputation within the legal sector by aligning with esteemed entities like Ofgem. ## Notice RIIO-3 is the third iteration of the network company price control framework established by Ofgem. The final policy decisions for RIIO-3 are set out in the RIIO-3 Final Determinations and will be implemented via licence modifications (due to be directed on 3 February 2026). The framework will govern the gas distribution, gas transmission and electricity transmission sectors from 2026 to 2031. Relevant stakeholders have a right of appeal to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in respect of the RIIO-3 licence modifications. The RIIO-3 price controls themselves are complex and, carry high appeal risk in certain areas. Given the volume of work associated with regulatory appeals, Ofgem's OGC team and Counsel (upon the latter's instruction) will need supplementary support from a legal supplier, making use of its expertise and prior experience of contentious work in the regulated sectors (e.g. energy, water, telecoms etc.). The scope of work is likely to (but not limited to) includes pre-appeals support, support in meeting statutory appeal and CMA deadlines, and day-to-day administrative and communication support. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0731904d-db49-4c4b-bed8-972bd5d4f664 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 11 Feb 2026 - 10 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £650,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £650,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OFGEM | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 4PU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Canary Wharf | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HOGAN LOVELLS INTERNATIONAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79112000 - Legal representation services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services ## Release History - 11 Feb 2026 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0731904d-db49-4c4b-bed8-972bd5d4f664 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0731904d-db49-4c4b-bed8-972bd5d4f664 11th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB170973 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.ofgem.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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