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UREGNI – Framework for the Provision of Gas, Electricity and Water Engineering Professional Services Support
Electricity distribution and related services
Energy and related services
Energy-efficiency consultancy services
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Published value
£3,000,000
Submission deadline 5 Aug 2026, 15:00 BST
Lots published3
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Tenderline Synopsis: Utility Regulator: "UREGNI – Framework for the Provision of Gas, Electricity and Water Engineering Professional Services Support". Published status: active. Published value: £3,000,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 5 Aug 2026, 15:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | Utility Regulator | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | Closed 5 Aug 2026, 15:00 BST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | £3,000,000 |
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Contracting AuthorityUtility Regulator | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statusactive | Framework / DPSFramework | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published2 Jul 2026, 12:39 BST | Last source update2 Jul 2026, 12:39 BST | Recurring procurementYes |
ClassificationElectricity distribution and related services, Energy and related services, Energy-efficiency consultancy services, Energy-management services, Engineering design services, Engineering services, Engineering-related scientific and technical services, Gas distribution and related services, Integrated engineering services, Management-related services, Miscellaneous engineering services, Project management consultancy services, Research and development consultancy services, Research and development services and related consultancy services, Research consultancy services, Research services, Water distribution and related services | ||
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What is being bought
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
What changed
From the official release history
- Status changed to active
2 Jul 2026, 12:39 BST - Official notice release published
2 Jul 2026, 12:39 BST - Submission deadline changed to 5 Aug 2026, 15:00 BST
2 Jul 2026, 12:39 BST - Published value updated to £3,000,000
11 Mar 2026, 11:56 GMT - Status changed to planned
11 Mar 2026, 11:56 GMT - Official notice release published
11 Mar 2026, 11:56 GMT - Submission deadline changed to 5 May 2026, 23:59 BST
11 Mar 2026, 11:56 GMT - Buyer information updated
11 Mar 2026, 11:56 GMT
Lots and requirements (3)
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- Lot 1 · #1Lot 1: Engineering Professional Services Support– Gas Sector.activePublished value£1,000,000UR’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 developmentContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 2 · #2Lot 2: Engineering Professional Services Support – Electricity SectoractivePublished value£1,000,000UR’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.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 3 · #3Lot 3: Engineering Professional Services Support – Water Sector.activePublished value£1,000,000UR’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.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
2 Jul 2026, 12:39 BST - Submission deadline
5 Aug 2026, 15:00 BST
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published |
ContractsNo contract published |
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Buyer and organisations in this procedure
Utility Regulator
Contracting authority GB-PPON-PWCB-8418-YTPDDocuments (2)
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- 2 Jul 2026, 12:39 BST
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