Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Phoenix Energy Group Ltd
197 Airport Road West
Belfast
BT3 9ED
Contact
Chris Losty
christopher.losty@phoenixenergyni.com
Telephone
+44 3454555555
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN - Northern Ireland
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://phoenixenergyni.com/about-us/phoenix-group
Buyer's address
https://phoenixenergyni.com/about-us/phoenix-group
one.6) Main activity
Production, transport and distribution of gas and heat
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
www.phoenixenergyni.com
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Phoenix Energy Group Ltd, in conjunction with others, is soon to award a Contract for the provision of a new Pay As You Go (PAYG) Gas Meter and associated Meter Management System (MMS) - the introduction of which will involve a number of Gas Network Operators, Gas Suppliers and other key statutory Stakeholders. In order to help facilitate the introduction of this new Sysytem, Phoenix will also seek Programme Management Support Services in order to ensure the smooth transition towards this newly selected operational system which will be supplied through a separate Agreement with an appointed 3rd Party Service Provider. The Programme Manager will work directly with both Phoenix Energy and the Service Provider appionted for the supply of the new PAYG Meter and MMS as well as other key industry Stakeholders who will be directly and indirectly associated with the effective implementation of this new solution.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Organisations who wish to be considered for the provsion of the Programme Management Support service should first familiarise themslves with the scope of the project which is as described in the attached draft. The Prequalification Questionnaire (PQQ) should then be completed and submitted by the due date. Each compliant PQQ shall be reviewed and scored accordingtly. It is envisaged that a maximum of no more than the top six scoring Applicants will be shortlisted to proceed to the tender stage. Further instruction is contained within the PQQ document.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-005638
four.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a periodic indicative notice
The contracting entity will not award any further contracts based on the above periodic indicative notice
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Agreement for the Provisionn of Programme Management Support Services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 August 2025
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland
Royal Courts of Justice, Chichester Street
Belfast
BT1 3JF
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland
Royal Courts of Justice, Chichester Street
Belfast
BT1 3JF
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Phoenix will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of contract is communicated to all participating entities. The standstill period provides time for unsuccessful participating entities to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (as amended) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (Northern Ireland).