The provision of Investigation Support and Training for the Energy Safety Division (ESD) [636]

Part of the CRU ESD’s role in the regulation of gas and electrical works is to undertake investigations

The provision of Investigation Support and Training for the Energy Safety Division (ESD) [636]

Commission for Regulation of Utilities

## Summary The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is procuring investigation support and training services for its Energy Safety Division (ESD). The contract aims to enhance the competency of ESD staff in investigating suspected illegal gas and electrical works to support potential prosecutions and ensure public safety compliance.

## Scope & Deliverables - Delivery of ongoing consultancy support for investigation training programs. - Review and advisory services on investigation and case files as they arise. - Assistance in building case files in accordance with good practice for potential legal proceedings. - Support for strategic priority 5: protecting the public interest in safety.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and exclusion grounds are detailed in the Procurement Document. - Candidates must demonstrate capability in safety consultancy, engineering advisory, and technical analysis (aligned with CPV codes 79417000, 71318000, 71621000, etc.). - Specific professional qualifications or prior experience levels are not explicitly listed in the summary data; refer to the full tender documents for precise credential requirements.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €207,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission deadline: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 12:00 IST. - Contract duration: 36 months. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System applies.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Via the Irish eTenders portal (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8131256). - Language: English. - Key documents: Prepare responses according to the Procurement Document, including grounds for exclusion declarations and technical proposals.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for firms with expertise in energy safety regulation, legal investigation support, and technical training. - Opportunity: Provides a stable 3-year engagement with a key Irish regulatory body, focusing on high-impact public safety outcomes. - Risk: The scope involves sensitive legal investigations and potential prosecutions; bidders must ensure robust compliance and confidentiality protocols. - Complexity: The wide range of CPV codes suggests a multidisciplinary approach is required, potentially necessitating a consortium or broad internal capabilities.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

Commission for Regulation of Utilities has 9 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 2 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 57 contract(s) worth around €124,007,793.

Recent awarded suppliers include Economic Consulting Associates Limited, Refinitiv Limited, CEPA LLP (trading as “CEPA”), Carr Communications Ltd, McCann FitzGerald LLP.