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title: "UREGNI - Framework for the Provision of Gas, Electricity and Water Engineering Professional Services Support"
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# UREGNI - Framework for the Provision of Gas, Electricity and Water Engineering Professional Services Support

Buyer: UTILITY REGULATOR  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066719

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## Summary

The Utility Regulator is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Gas, Electricity, and Water Engineering Professional Services Support with a procurement process led by its role as a buyer. The tender, titled "UREGNI – Framework for the Provision of Gas, Electricity and Water Engineering Professional Services Support," falls under the services procurement category and is being conducted using an open procedure. The procurement is currently at the tender stage with submissions due electronically by 5th August 2026, while related enquiries must be concluded by 27th July 2026. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st September 2026, spanning three years with an optional one-year extension. The focus is on various sectors including gas, electricity, and water, specifically in the region of Northern Ireland (UKN). The total estimated gross value of the framework is £3,600,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering, consultancy services, and technical advice within the utilities sector, particularly those with capabilities in gas transmission and distribution, electricity network consulting, and water treatment. SMEs with robust experience in energy management, R&D consultancy, and engineering design services may find it advantageous to compete, especially given the emphasis on specialist technical advice across multiple sectors. Participating firms can extend their market presence and potentially secure a substantial share of the projected £3,600,000 contract value. The framework allows for subcontracting, offering added flexibility for smaller firms to partner with larger entities, thereby expanding networks and influencing critical infrastructural advancements in Northern Ireland.

## Notice

The Utility Regulator (UR) wishes to establish a Framework for the Provision of specialist technical advice and regulatory consultancy advice for the Gas, Water, and Electricity sectors. Details of which are set out below * Lot 1: Engineering Professional Services Support - Gas Sector. UR may require gas support in the following areas: o Gas industry price controls; o Development of the gas transmission network; o Development of the gas distribution network; and o Development of high-pressure gas storage. o Evolving issues in the gas networks during energy transition development * Lot 2: Engineering Professional Services Support - Electricity Sector. UR may require specialist technical advice on the electricity sector including, but not limited to: o Electricity industry transmission and distribution price controls; o The development of energy storage including battery storage o Electricity generation; o Electricity transmission; and o Electricity distribution. * Lot 3: Engineering Professional Services Support - Water Sector. UR may require specialist technical advice on the water sector including, but not limited to: o Water industry price controls; o Water resource management; o Water treatment; o Water distribution; o Sewerage systems; and o Wastewater treatment

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Engineering Professional Services Support- Gas Sector.

UR's remit includes the economic regulation of the gas transmission, distribution, and supply in Northern Ireland. This includes the work of the Gas Market Operator for Northern Ireland, four transmission network operators (owned by two parent companies) and three gas distribution network operators. Consideration is currently being given to the development of gas storage. UR requires specialist technical advice as described above across areas of all the main components of the gas sector including, but not limited to: * Gas industry price controls; * Development of the gas transmission network; * Development of the gas distribution network; and * Development of high-pressure gas storage. * Evolving issues in the gas networks during energy transition development

Renewal: One optional extension of 12 months

Lot 2: Engineering Professional Services Support - Electricity Sector

UR's remit includes the economic regulation of electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Northern Ireland. Part of UR's functions in respect of generation and the balancing and capacity markets for electricity are discharged through the all-island Single Electricity Market (SEM) Committee. UR may require specialist technical advice as described above across areas of all the main components of the electricity sector including, but not limited to: * Electricity industry transmission and distribution price controls; * The development of energy storage including battery storage * Electricity generation (including distributed generation); * Electricity transmission; and * Electricity distribution.

Renewal: One optional extension of 12 months

Lot 3: Engineering Professional Services Support - Water Sector.

UR's remit includes the economic regulation of the sole water and sewerage service provider in Northern Ireland, NI Water. UR may require specialist technical advice as described above across areas including all the main components of the water sector including, but not limited to: * Water industry price controls; * Water resource management; * Water treatment; * Water distribution; * Sewerage systems; and * Wastewater treatment.

Renewal: One optional extension of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062217-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2030-01-31 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UTILITY REGULATOR |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION |
| 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 | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities
- 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

- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services
- 65200000 - Gas distribution and related services
- 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71314200 - Energy-management services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 71340000 - Integrated engineering services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79420000 - Management-related services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 11:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062217-2026
- 11 Mar 2026 at 11:56 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021706-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062217-2026
  2nd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021706-2026
  11th March 2026 - Planned procurement 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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