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    The provision of Legal Services to SEMC [618]

    Commission for Regulation of Utilities

    The provision of Legal Services to SEMC [618]

    1. Competition notice published

      Jan 8, 10:04 AMJanuary 8, 2026 10:04 AM

    2. Supplier selection

      Feb 23, 12:00 AMFebruary 23, 2026 12:00 AM

    3. Contract signed

      Mar 13, 12:00 AMMarch 13, 2026 12:00 AM

    4. Result notice published

      Mar 26, 2:40 PMMarch 26, 2026 2:40 PM

    Brief

    Ireland: Tenders/Commission for Regulation of Utilities/The provision of Legal Services to SEMC [618]

    Awarded

    The competition has ended and a winner has been selected.

    Brief

    Juridiske tjenester

    The Commission for Regulation of Utilities has entered into an agreement with Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP for the provision of legal services to the SEMC in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The contract has a duration of 4 years and an estimated maximum total value of 1,200,000 EUR. The services are crucial for ensuring that SEMC decisions adhere to statutory duties and principles of good regulation in both jurisdictions. The award criteria included cost (30%), quality of approach to service delivery (40%), and technical merit of proposed resources (30%). Only one bid was received.

    Result

    Winner
    Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
    Number of bids
    1
    Contract value
    €1,200,000

    About the bid

      The CRU and UR (collectively the Regulatory Authorities (“RAs")) jointly regulate the SEM through the SEMC. The SEMC was established by virtue of Section 8A Electricity Regulation Act 1999 as inserted by section 4 of the Electricity Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007, and Article 6 (1) of the Electricity (Single Wholesale Market) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 to conduct trading in the wholesale electricity market in both Ireland and Northern Ireland on an All-Island basis. The forgoing legislation sets out the duties and powers of the SEMC. Both sets of legislation endeavour to achieve similar objectives for the SEM. The SEMC is representative of the RAs and makes decision on relevant functions on behalf of the RAs in relation to a SEM matters. As these decisions are fundamental to the development, effectiveness and operation of the SEM, it is of the utmost importance that expert legal advice is available to the SEMC at all times. It is essential that SEMC decisions are made with full adherence to its statutory duties and the principles of good regulation in both jurisdictions in which it operates. The CRU is undertaking this procurement jointly with Northern Ireland Authority for Energy Regulation.

      Contact phone
      +35314000800
      Contact email
      procurement@cru.ie
      Address
      The Exchange, Belgard Sq North, Tallaght, D24 PXW0 Dublin

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    Award Criteria

    • Description

      Cost @ 30%

    • Description

      Quality of Approach to Service Delivery @ 40%

    • Description

      Technical Merit of Proposed Resources @ 30%

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    Contracting authority
    Commission for Regulation of Utilities
    Title
    The provision of Legal Services to SEMC [618]
    Type
    ResultPrequalification
    Main code
    79111000Legal advisory services
    Supplemental codes
    79100000Legal services79140000Legal advisory and information services
    Location
    Dublin
    Estimated value
    €1,200,000.00
    Duration
    48 months

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