The provision of Inspector Services for North South Interconnector (NSIC) S47 Special Order [644]

The provision of Inspector Services for North South Interconnector (NSIC) S47 Special Order [644]

Commission for Regulation of Utilities

## Summary The Commission for Regulation of Utilities is procuring an Inspector to review an application for a special order(s) in respect of the North South Interconnector. The Inspector will provide a reasoned report and chair a public inquiry if deemed necessary. The contract is for 36 months.

## Scope & Deliverables * Review an application for a special order(s) in respect of the North South Interconnector * Provide a reasoned report setting out the recommendation on whether the special order(s) should be granted or not * Chair a public inquiry (if deemed necessary) to afford likely affected stakeholders an opportunity to make oral submissions on the application

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Not stated * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €180,000 * Submission deadline: Wed Sep 16 12:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 36 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: Procurement Document, Tender documents (RFT)

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit companies with experience in technical inspection and testing services, particularly in the field of engineering structures. * Opportunities: The contract has a relatively short duration and a moderate estimated value. * Risks: The contract involves reviewing sensitive information and making recommendations that may have significant implications for stakeholders.

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.

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