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title: "DAC 22/25 NISEP Programme Administrator for the Utility Regulator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ce13"
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buyer: "UTILITY REGULATOR (UREGNI)"
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# DAC 22/25 NISEP Programme Administrator for the Utility Regulator

Buyer: UTILITY REGULATOR (UREGNI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ce13

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Utility Regulator (UREGNI) in Belfast, Northern Ireland has resulted in the award of a contract valued at up to £2,000,000 (excluding VAT) to Energy Saving Trust Enterprises Limited. This contract, titled "DAC 22/25 NISEP Programme Administrator for the Utility Regulator," focuses on providing administrative and technical expertise services for the Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme (NISEP). The procurement falls under the Business and management consultancy services category. The direct award process, detailed by CPD - Supplies & Services Division, was deemed necessary due to the supplier's exclusive intellectual property essential for the programme administration. The contract commenced on 1 June 2026 and is set to run until 31 March 2029, with the possibility of a one-year extension, thus extending potentially to 31 March 2030.

This tender offers significant opportunities for entities involved in the consultancy and energy sectors. Businesses that provide robust managerial, administrative, and audit services would be well-positioned to engage competitively if similar opportunities arise. The selection process was streamlined due to the specialist nature of the NISEP and the intellectual property held by Energy Saving Trust Enterprises Limited, highlighting opportunities for companies with proprietary technologies and services to support unique public sector requirements efficiently. The involvement in such a high-value and impactful programme could improve business growth prospects and expand influence in the public utilities domain across Northern Ireland and beyond.

## Notice

The Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation requires programme administrator services to deliver the Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme by providing a comprehensive, high quality and robust managerial/administrative service and also a technical expertise service to facilitate and enable the measuring and recording of energy savings from the Programme. An independent audit service will also need to be provided to audit schemes and where necessary, carry out a review of the administration arrangements in the Framework Document. The Contract commences on 1 June 2026 and runs until 31st March 2029 with the potential for one extension for any period up to and including 12 months. Therefore, the maximum potential contract end date is 31st March 2030. The contract value is up to PS2,000,000 excluding VAT.

### Procurement Information

Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights Additional or repeat goods, services or works - further goods, services or works following a competitive procedure The supplier owns the intellectual property fundamental to administering the NISEP, this includes several tools/models that are unique and necessary to administer the scheme and accurately account for energy and carbon savings. Given the level of expertise required and the difficulties replicating the intellectual property, it would be impractical to employ a new provider as a significant lead in time is necessary. The preparatory work required and overlapping nature of the NISEP years, coupled with the uncertainty surrounding any extension announcements, do not make it an attractive prospect for potential new Programme Administrators. In addition to the impracticalities of contracting a new provider any transition would also involve some cost duplication with the supplier who at the very least is required to audit past schemes while another administrator would need to start afresh with developing the tool and accepting bids for the following year. It is vital that a robust framework is in place to ensure that the NISEP delivers VFM.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051802-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UTILITY REGULATOR (UREGNI) |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION |
| 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 | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENERGY SAVING TRUST ENTERPRISES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 10:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051802-2026
- 18 May 2026 at 08:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045225-2026
- 16 Oct 2025 at 13:54 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065960-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051802-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045225-2026
  18th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065960-2025
  16th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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