AwardedAwarded 30 April 2026
Programme Management Office for the NI Smart Meter Programme
Utility Regulator (UREGNI) · Central government
In brief
Utility Regulator (UREGNI) awarded consultancy and IT and software work to Sans Souci Consulting Limited on 30 April 2026.
The notice gives a value of £812,312 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 30 months, up to 53 months with extensions, starting 17 April 2026.
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What the notice says
The Supplier will be responsible for delivering a detailed Programme Plan and establishing a resourced PMO to support UR in its governance role, via the Oversight Group. 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 and the Supplier’s expertise and recommendations.
• 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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Sans Souci Consulting Limited (SME) 10 bids received | £765,415 | Awarded 20 April 2026 5 May 2026 to 30 September 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 006218-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 035509-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 039588-2026
About the buyer
Utility Regulator (UREGNI)Last 12 months
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From notice 006218-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 January 2026, last updated 30 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.