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title: "CA285 Price Control Support: Economic, Engineering, Low Carbon Technology and Climate"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b182"
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# CA285 Price Control Support: Economic, Engineering, Low Carbon Technology and Climate

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b182

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CA285 Price Control Support: Economic, Engineering, Low Carbon Technology and Climate Change" is managed by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited, located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The tender, classified under financial consultancy services, is currently in the award stage. Key dates include the signing of contracts on 26 November 2021 and a potential duration of five years for the framework agreements, which encompass various lots related to economic, engineering, and low carbon technology consultancy services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy and engineering services, particularly those focusing on low carbon technologies and climate change. Companies with strengths in economic strategy, regulatory advice, and environmental engineering will find suitable avenues to compete. Given the tender's selective procurement method, businesses must demonstrate high quality and competitive pricing to stand out among potential suppliers, including notable firms like Ernst & Young LLP and WSP UK Ltd, which have already been awarded contracts.

## Notice

The Contracting Entity intends to establish Framework Arrangements for the provision of Price Control Support: Economic, Engineering, Low Carbon Technology and Climate Change Consultancy. The Framework Agreements will be for a period of three (3) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreements, to extend by a further optional period of up to two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five (5) years.

### Lot Information

Economic/Financial/Regulation Strategy

NIE Networks anticipates that advice and assistance may be required in respect of Economic / Financial / Regulation Strategy

Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five(5) years.

Renewal: At the end of the term, the framework arrangement may be subject to renewal

Lot 2 - Low Carbon Technology Forecasting

NIE Networks will require the advisors to assist when working on the following work areas / topics: * global level LCT; * local level (LCT and normal demand including projected demand connections);

Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five(5) years.

Renewal: At the end of the term, the framework arrangement may be subject to renewal

Lot 3 - Engineering / (Techno-Economic) specialist advisers

NIE Networks require Engineering / (Techno-Economic) specialist advisers

Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five(5) years.

Renewal: At the end of the term, the framework arrangement may be subject to renewal

Lot 4 - Climate Change Mitigation

NIE Networks anticipates that advice and assistance may be required in respect of Climate Change Techno-Economic specialist advisers

Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five(5) years

Renewal: At the end of the term, the framework arrangement may be subject to renewal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032276-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 48 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS |
| Locality | BELFAST, |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT9 5HT |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ENZEN GLOBAL; ERNST & YOUNG; FRONTIER ECONOMICS; NERA; OXERA CONSULTING; WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 66152000 - Financial market regulatory services
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment
- 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032276-2021
- 14 May 2021 at 21:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010769-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nienetworks.co.uk
- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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