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UREGNI – Framework for the Provision of Gas, Electricity and Water Engineering Professional Services Support

Utility Regulator

Published: Jul 2, 2026

Updated: Jul 2, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the energy and power and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Transmission Distribution, Oil Gas and Energy Storage. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 3.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before August 5, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the energy and power sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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 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 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. 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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 2, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 062217-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Utility Regulator

Utility Regulator has issued 2 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Energy & Power, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Water & Sanitation. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: July 2, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Framework agreement contract in the Energy & Power sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £3,000,000 - £3,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 062217-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 5, 2026. You have 33 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Utility Regulator in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.