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CfT: ID 6281449 Utility Regulator - Legal Services Framework Agreement

Buyer Organisation:
CPD - Supplies and Services Division
Title:
ID 6281449 Utility Regulator - Legal Services Framework Agreement
CfT CA Unique ID:
SSD-7297
Evaluation Mechanism:
MAT
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.
Services, Works, Goods:
Services
CPC Category:
Legal services
Directive:
UK
Procedure:
Open/Competitive Flexible
CfT Involves:
A Public Contract
First Cycle:
Public
Tender Structure Envelope Type:
Qualification/Technical/Financial
Special Regime Contract:
No
CPV Codes:
79100000-Legal services
79110000-Legal advisory and representation services
79111000-Legal advisory services
79112000-Legal representation services
79112100-Stakeholders representation services
79130000-Legal documentation and certification services
79140000-Legal advisory and information services
75231100-Law-courts-related administrative services
Contact Point:
SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
Publish on behalf of:
Utility Regulator Northern Ireland
Award per Item:
No
NUTS codes:
UKN
Above or Below Threshold:
Above
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
09/09/2026 15:00
End of clarification period:
01/09/2026 15:00
Upload of documents within the clarifications:
Yes
Tenders Opening Date:
09/09/2026 15:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
Yes
Contract awarded in Lots:
Yes
Number Of Lots:
4
Lot Name(1)
Lot 1 - Energy/Water/Utilities Specialist Legal Expertise. General utilities law expertise (UK Wide)
Lot Name(2)
Lot 2 - Regulatory law, European law, Public and administrative law, and competition law (UK Wide)
Lot Name(3)
Lot 3 - Commercial, Corporate and Contract Law; Property Law: and Employment Law and Information Law (NI Specific)
Lot Name(4)
Lot 4 - Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution (NI Specific)
Tenders For Lots:
Maximum Number of Lots
Maximum Number of Lots:
4
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
No
Contract duration in months or years, excluding extensions:
3 years
Validity of Tender in days or months:
90 days
Date of Publication/Invitation:
23/07/2026 16:40