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title: "NIAUR - Markets Directorate - Markets Support Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041c90"
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buyer: "UTILITY REGULATOR NI"
published: "2024-03-28"
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# NIAUR - Markets Directorate - Markets Support Framework

Buyer: UTILITY REGULATOR NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041c90

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## Summary

The Utility Regulator NI has initiated a tender process for the NIAUR - Markets Directorate - Markets Support Framework, aiming to establish a single-supplier framework to provide expert support for meeting the deliverables of the DfE Energy Strategy. The procurement is in the services category under the CPV code for research and development consultancy services. The tender was awarded to RICARDO-AEA LTD, with a contract value of £522,000. The tender procedure is open, and the deadline for bid submissions was on January 15, 2024. The location of this procurement is in Belfast, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector to grow by providing expert support to the Utility Regulator NI in addressing energy market challenges in Northern Ireland. Companies with a track record in energy efficiency consultancy services and related fields are well-suited to compete. The procurement method used is an open procedure with a focus on quality and cost criteria, allowing for fair competition among potential suppliers. Businesses interested in expanding their presence in the NI energy market should consider participating in this tender to showcase their expertise and capabilities.

## Notice

NIAUR - Markets Directorate - Markets Support Contract - the Utility Regulator UR is seeking to establish a Single supplier Framework to provide expert support in meeting the deliverables of the DfE Energy Strategy and to assist the UR in identifying, scoping and analysing potential issues and scenarios arising within the NI energy market in the short, medium and long term, and developing potential solutions to mitigate around a range of issues which are identified and in which we require support

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NIAUR - Markets Directorate - Markets Support Contract - the Utility Regulator UR is seeking to establish a Single supplier Framework to provide expert support in meeting the deliverables of the DfE Energy Strategy and to assist the UR in identifying, scoping and analysing potential issues and scenarios arising within the NI energy market in the short, medium and long term, and developing potential solutions to mitigate around a range of issues which are identified and in which we require support

Options: The Framework is for initial 2 year period with an option to extend for a further 2 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010289-2024 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £522,000 |
| Lots value | £522,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £522,000 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICARDO-AEA |

## 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
- 71314200 - Energy-management 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

- 28 Mar 2024 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010289-2024
- 24 Nov 2023 at 11:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034783-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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