2024-133 RIIO-3 Independent Technical Adviser
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£20.8m
Suppliers
3
Lots
1
Published
03 Jul 2026
Description
Ofgem is seeking to appoint up to three organisations to fulfil the role of Independent Technical Adviser (ITA) as part of a framework agreement. The ITA will be an independent body responsible for providing assurance to Ofgem on the design, procurement, cost and overall delivery of selected load‑related projects across all electricity Transmission Owners (TOs). The objective of ITA assurance is to support enhanced and accelerated regulatory decision‑making and processes.
Scope
- Reference
- 2024-133
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 29 Jun 2026 to 29 Jun 2031
- CPV classifications
- 7131000071621000
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | Assessment of the quality of the tender response in accordance with the evaluation methodology set out in the tender documentation. | quality | 70.00% |
| Commercial | Assessment of price in accordance with the commercial evaluation methodology set out in the tender documentation. | price | 30.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Participation is open to economic operators that are legally constituted and able to enter into a legally binding contract with Ofgem. Suppliers must not be subject to any mandatory or discretionary exclusion grounds under applicable procurement legislation. Legal standing will be assessed via the Procurement Specific Questionnaire. Suppliers must demonstrate appropriate financial standing and economic capacity to deliver the services. Financial standing will be assessed as part of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire and may include financial and credit checks undertaken by Ofgem.
Suppliers must demonstrate appropriate technical capability and experience to deliver independent technical and cost assurance services for major electricity transmission infrastructure projects. This includes the ability to provide assurance across design, procurement, cost and delivery, and to resource work flexibly across multiple projects where required. Technical capability will be assessed as part of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire and the tender evaluation process.
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£20.8m
Award date
24 Jun 2026
Contract start
21 Jul 2026
Contract end
21 Jul 2031