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title: "Single Electricity Market Committee Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030048"
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# Single Electricity Market Committee Legal Services

Buyer: UTILITY REGULATOR  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030048

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## Summary

The Utility Regulator and the Commission for Regulation of Utilities in Ireland are currently seeking tenders for "Single Electricity Market Committee Legal Services," which falls under the legal services industry category. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 14th January 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is €670,000, and services can be delivered mainly remotely, although some in-person attendance in Belfast and Dublin may be required. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, ensuring wide competition among potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms or legal practitioners who specialise in regulatory affairs, energy law, or utilities-related services. Businesses well-suited to participate in this competition should have expertise in public sector legal services, a strong understanding of the Single Electricity Market, and the capability to navigate the regulatory frameworks governing the energy sector in both Ireland and Northern Ireland. Winning this contract could enhance a business’s portfolio and provide a stable source of income through the possibility of contract renewal and extension.

## Notice

The CRU is Ireland's independent energy and water regulator. The CRU's mission is to protect the public interest in Water, Energy and Energy Safety. The work of the CRU impacts every Irish home and business. The sectors we regulate underpin Irish economic competitiveness, investment and growth, while also contribute to our international obligations to address climate change. NIAUR is a Non-Ministerial Government Department. It was established originally as the Northern Ireland Authority for Energy Regulation, under the Energy (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (the Energy Order), to independently regulate both the electricity and gas industries. The Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 changed the name of the Northern Ireland Authority for Energy Regulation to the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation, and imposed on it additional duties and functions associated with the regulation of supply of water by water undertakers and the provision of sewerage by sewerage undertakers. CRU and NIAUR (collectively the Regulatory Authorities ("RAs")) jointly regulate the Single Electricity Market (SEM) through the SEM Committee (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 seek to achieve similar objectives for the SEM. Further information on the SEMC's role and relevant legislation can be found on website, www.semcommittee.com The RAs invite Tenders for the provision of appropriate legal services across a wide range of specialist areas relevant to the SEMC.

### 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. Further information on the SEMC's role and relevant legislation can be found on website, www.semcommittee.com

Options: The contract will be awarded for a term of thirty-six (36) months with the option to extend for a further twelve (12) month period with a maximum of one (1) such extension.

Renewal: The Contracting Authorities will have the right under any Services Contract to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to a total of 12 Months on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authorities' obligations at law.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030929-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £670,000 |
| Lots value | £670,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UTILITY REGULATOR |
| Additional buyers | COMMISSION FOR REGULATION OF UTILITIES |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 6ED |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2021 at 12:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030929-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cru.ie
- http://www.uregni.gov.uk
- https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/203669
- https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/203669/0/0?returnUrl=&b=ETENDERS_SIMPLE

## Provenance

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