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# Utility Regulator - Legal Services Framework Agreement

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/utility-regulator-legal-services-framework-agreement-ocds-h6vhtk-06d27a). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Utility Regulator: "Utility Regulator - Legal Services Framework Agreement". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £4,000,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 24 Aug 2026, 15:00 BST. Published submission portal: etendersni.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Utility Regulator](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/utility-regulator-GB-PPON-PWCB-8418-YTPD)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £4,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 24 August 2026 at 15:00 BST
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Law-courts-related administrative services, Legal advisory and information services, Legal advisory and representation services, Legal advisory services, Legal documentation and certification services (+3 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKN
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/utility-regulator-legal-services-framework-agreement-ocds-h6vhtk-06d27a#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06d27a`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/utility-regulator-legal-services-framework-agreement-ocds-h6vhtk-06d27a#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [etendersni.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fetendersni.gov.uk%2Fepps)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/utility-regulator-legal-services-framework-agreement-ocds-h6vhtk-06d27a#participate

## Description
The Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation (Utility Regulator) is seeking to put in place a framework for legal advice to support the in-house team. The framework consists of four Lots. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of this Framework Agreement. The overall estimated framework value is £4 Million (ex VAT), however you should note the requirement is demand led and the Buyer does not give any guarantee as to the volume of work that will be commissioned under this framework. The Framework Agreement will be valid for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for one further year.

## Lots (4)
### Lot 1: Energy/Water/Utilities Specialist Legal Expertise.  General utilities law expertise (UK Wide)
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 75231100, 79100000, 79110000, 79111000, 79112000, 79112100
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,250,000
- **Description:** Advice, support and, where appropriate, legal representation in all areas of Energy, Utilities and Water Law, including, but not limited to;  Advice on application and interpretation of the requirements of energy law and regulation to include the int...
- **Contract Period:** 19/10/2026 to 19/10/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Regulatory law, European law, Public and administrative law, and competition law (UK Wide)
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 75231100, 79100000, 79110000, 79111000, 79112000, 79112100
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,250,000
- **Description:** Advice, support and where appropriate legal representation in regulatory, public, administrative and competition law including but not limited to:
Advice on European law in particular advice on addressing EU infractions and EU Directives transpositio...
- **Contract Period:** 19/10/2026 to 19/10/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Commercial, Corporate and Contract Law; Property Law: and Employment Law and Information Law (NI Specific)
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 75231100, 79100000, 79110000, 79111000, 79112000, 79112100
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,000,000
- **Description:** Advice on corporate / commercial law including the Companies Act 2006 and all forms of contractual disputes and potential litigation which need commercial energy contract experts in GB.
Advice on EU procurement law.
Advice on finance law arrangements...
- **Contract Period:** 19/10/2026 to 19/10/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution (NI Specific)
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 75231100, 79100000, 79110000, 79111000, 79112000, 79112100
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £500,000
- **Description:** Advice, support and where appropriate legal representation in areas of civil litigation and dispute including but not limited to:
General litigation: Contract disputes, tort claims, judicial reviews. 
Regulatory enforcement: Legal support in enforcin...
- **Contract Period:** 19/10/2026 to 19/10/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F069936-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-07-23T15:36:42.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T11:58:20.091Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06d27a