--- title: "13989-2026 - Competition - Ireland - Legal advisory services - The provision of Legal Services to SEMC" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060591" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060591" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060591.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060591.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "COMMISSION FOR REGULATION OF UTILITIES" published: "2026-01-14" --- # 13989-2026 - Competition - Ireland - Legal advisory services - The provision of Legal Services to SEMC Buyer: COMMISSION FOR REGULATION OF UTILITIES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060591 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060591) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060591.json) ## Summary The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), in collaboration with the Northern Ireland Authority for Energy Regulation, is initiating a procurement process for legal advisory services with the aim to support the Single Electricity Market Committee (SEMC). This endeavour is part of an EU-regulated public procurement process, currently in the planning stage, set under the legal basis CELEX:32014L0024. The contract, valued at €1,200,000, is categorised under the CPV code 79111000, covering legal advisory services. The procurement is tailored for the electricity market regulatory framework across both Ireland and Northern Ireland. Key dates include an upcoming future notice date on 15 January 2026. The procurement will be executed in the region of Dublin, Ireland, and the main procurement category is services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering expert legal advisory services, particularly those experienced in utility regulation, energy law, or legislative compliance within the electricity market. Companies with a strong background in providing advisory services to regulatory authorities across jurisdictions will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Such a contract not only offers substantial financial reward but also establishes the selected firm as a pivotal player in the regulatory landscape of the Electricity Market, potentially opening doors to further collaborations in the sector. ## Notice 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. As these decisions are fundamental to the development, effectiveness and operation of the SEM, it is of the utmost importance that expert legal advice is available to the SEMC at all times. It is essential that SEMC decisions are made with full adherence to its statutory duties and the principles of good regulation in both jurisdictions in which it operates. The CRU is undertaking this procurement jointly with Northern Ireland Authority for Energy Regulation. ### 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. As these decisions are fundamental to the development, effectiveness and operation of the SEM, it is of the utmost importance that expert legal advice is available to the SEMC at all times. It is essential that SEMC decisions are made with full adherence to its statutory duties and the principles of good regulation in both jurisdictions in which it operates. The CRU is undertaking this procurement jointly with Northern Ireland Authority for Energy Regulation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003056-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COMMISSION FOR REGULATION OF UTILITIES | | Locality | Not specified | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | Not specified | | Country | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services ## Release History - 14 Jan 2026 at 11:59 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003056-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/13989-2026 - https://www.cru.ie ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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