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title: "NIAUR - Utility Regulator - Framework for the provision of engineering support - gas, water and electricity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030f17"
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# NIAUR - Utility Regulator - Framework for the provision of engineering support - gas, water and electricity

Buyer: UTILITY REGULATOR NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030f17

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## Summary

The Utility Regulator NI is seeking to establish a framework for engineering support relating to gas, water, and electricity services. The procurement process, classified under research and development consultancy services, is currently in the active tender stage and was initiated recently, with bids due by 1st March 2022. The overall value of the framework is approximately £3.16 million, with individual lots allocated for the Gas, Electricity, and Water sectors. Each lot is evaluated based on quality (70%) and cost (30%), and the contract period spans three years with an optional one-year extension.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the engineering consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in energy and utility services. Companies that offer expertise in research and development consultancy, energy efficiency, and related services would find themselves well-positioned to compete for these contracts. With a total of three lots available, businesses have the potential to secure multiple contracts, enhancing their market presence in the public sector significantly.

## Notice

NIAUR - Utility Regulator - Framework for the provision of engineering support - gas, water and electricity

### Lot Information

Gas Sector

NIAUR - Utility Regulator - Framework for the provision of engineering support - gas, water and electricity

Options: initial period of the Framework is 3 years plus there is 1 year extension option

Electricity Sector

NIAUR - Utility Regulator - Framework for the provision of engineering support - gas, water and electricity

Options: initial period of framework is 3 years plus there is a 1 year extension option

Water Sector

NIAUR - Utility Regulator - Framework for the provision of engineering support - gas, water and electricity

Options: initial period of framework is 3 years plus there is a 1 year extension option

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009209-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,160,000 |
| Lots value | £3,539,330 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,159,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UTILITY REGULATOR NI |
| 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 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BINNIES; GUTTERIDGE HASKINS DAVEY; LONG O DONNELL ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2022 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009209-2022
- 25 Jan 2022 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002174-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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