Programme Management Office for the NI Smart Meter Programme

A Tender Notice
by UTILITY REGULATOR (UREGNI)

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
29.5 month
Value
£812K
Sector
BUSINESS
Published
23 Jan 2026
Delivery
17 Apr 2026 to 30 Sep 2028
Deadline
23 Feb 2026 15:00

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Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

Description

The Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation (UR) has a requirement for the provision of a Supplier who will establish a Programme Management Office (PMO) to develop a detailed Programme Plan for the rollout of smart meters in Northern Ireland and provide programme management support services to UR. 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.

Renewal Options

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.

Award Criteria

AC1 Proposed team experience Proposed Team Experience - 30 percent
AC2 Service Management and Methodology Service Management and Methodology - 20 percent
AC3 Contingency Arrangements Contingency Arrangements - 10 percent
AC4 Social Value Social Value - 10 percent
AC5 Price Price - 30 percent

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

• 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. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the deliverables/requirements of this contract. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **

Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-060d64
  • FTS 006218-2026

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