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DFE - Energy Group - Site inspections for the closure of the Non-Domestic RHI Scheme

Department for the Economy (DfE) - Energy Group · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 2 Oct 2026, 16:56.

Opportunity overview

The DFE Energy Group seeks to appoint a specialist supplier to undertake a programme of compliance inspections across all closure accredited NI Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) installations. The supplier will conduct site inspections, assess compliance with RHI closure regulations, collect evidence and produce inspection reports. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the deliverables of this contract.

Classification

  • CPV39715200 — Heating equipment
  • CPV71314000 — Energy and related services
  • CPV71314200 — Energy-management services
  • CPV71314300 — Energy-efficiency consultancy services
  • CPV71600000 — Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
  • CPV79720000 — Investigation services

Lots

  • Lot 1£750k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ID 6586886
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Tenders must be submitted electronically via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) opportunity on eTendersNI, website details immediately below. Paper submissions will not be accepted or considered and will be rejected by the Contracting Authority / Buyer. The tender documents are available with unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: URL https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Covered By

GPA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
2 Nov 2026, 15:00

Enquiry period

Ends
20 Oct 2026, 15:00

Expected award period

Ends
16 Nov 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
900,000
Amount
750,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
AC1 - Key Delivery Personnel Experience
Description
As per Tender Documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
18
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
AC2 - Management of Services
Description
As per Tender Documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
6
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
AC3 - Contract Management
Description
As per Tender Documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
6
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
AC4 - Social Value
Description
As per Tender Documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
cost
Name
AC5 - Total Contract Cost
Description
As per Tender Documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
technical
Description
As per Tender documents

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Nov 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Nov 2036, 23:59

Renewal

Description
8 x 1-year optional extension periods.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
39715200
Description
Heating equipment
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71314000
Description
Energy and related services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71314200
Description
Energy-management services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
71314300
Description
Energy-efficiency consultancy services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
71600000
Description
Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
79720000
Description
Investigation services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
093478-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
2 Oct 2026, 15:42
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Department for the Economy (DfE) - Energy Group
Id
GB-PPON-PZXX-5679-MBYZ

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PZXX-5679-MBYZ

Address

Street Address
39-49 Adelaide Street
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT2 8FD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKN06

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-NIR
Description
Northern Irish devolved regulations apply
Organisation 2
Name
CPD - Supplies and Service Division
Id
GB-PPON-PVWG-8426-YWXV
Role Details
Construction and Procurement Delivery - Supplies and Services Division, is a Centre of Procurement Expertise and provides a central procurement function for central government in Northern Ireland.

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PVWG-8426-YWXV

Address

Street Address
Clare House, 303 Airport Road West
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT3 9ED
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKN06

Contact

Roles

procuringEntity
processContactPoint

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Belfast · UKN06 · BT2 8FD · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 093478-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·