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title: "Programme Management Office for the NI Smart Meter Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060d64"
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buyer: "UTILITY REGULATOR NORTHERN IRELAND (UREGNI)"
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# Programme Management Office for the NI Smart Meter Programme

Buyer: UTILITY REGULATOR NORTHERN IRELAND (UREGNI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060d64

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## Summary

The Utility Regulator Northern Ireland (UREGNI) has concluded a procurement process for establishing a Programme Management Office (PMO) for the Northern Ireland Smart Meter Programme. The contracting authority is based in Belfast with the CPD - Supplies & Services Division facilitating the procurement effort. The procurement process followed an open procedure under central government guidelines, with Sans Souci Consulting Limited awarded the contract valued at £918,498 gross. The contract includes optional extensions lasting until 2030. The procurement reached the award stage by April 2026, with services starting soon thereafter, and the initiative seeks to deliver management consultancy and energy-efficiency services at its core.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy and energy-related services, particularly those with experience in project management or the smart utilities sector. Considering the focus on programme management and energy efficiency, companies with expertise in these areas, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-positioned to provide value to the contracting authority. Moreover, companies could leverage this project to expand their portfolio within the public sector, establishing potential for long-term partnership with the government, thus amplifying business growth. The emphasis on delivering high-quality services and methodology offers firms the chance to showcase their competencies in public sector innovations.

## Notice

The Supplier will be responsible for delivering a detailed Programme Plan and establishing a resourced PMO to support UR in its governance role, via the Oversight Group. The Supplier will be responsible for: * Developing a Programme Management Approach which sets out the procedures and reporting mechanisms to be used to govern the smart meter programme. * Developing a detailed Programme Plan which identifies all the workstreams/projects required to deliver the programme. This will be informed by engagement with relevant stakeholders and the Supplier's expertise and recommendations. * Provide Programme Management Support Services by conducting programme management and progress monitoring activities (i.e. the application of the Programme Management Approach). This will include communications with Expert Group members (email or video calls) required to conduct these activities are within the scope.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will include two optional extension periods of up to one year each, depending on need. Extension of the Contract will be subject to an approved budget and UR's internal approval procedures.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039588-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £812,312 |
| Lots value | £812,312 |
| Awards value | £765,415 |
| Contracts value | £765,415 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UTILITY REGULATOR NORTHERN IRELAND (UREGNI) |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION; UTILITY REGULATOR (UREGNI) |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7AQ |
| 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 | SANS SOUCI CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 79420000 - Management-related services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 07:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039588-2026
- 20 Apr 2026 at 09:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035509-2026
- 23 Jan 2026 at 13:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006218-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039588-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035509-2026
  20th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006218-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uregni.gov.uk/

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