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Commission for Regulation of Utilities has awarded 152 contracts totalling €81.1M between 2013 and 2026. Top supplier by disclosed value is Economic Consulting Associates Limited (2 awards).

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152

Awards

€81.1M

Disclosed value

€1.4M

Average per award

125

With named winner

Top suppliers awarded

  1. 1.Economic Consulting Associates Limited2 · €8.5M
  2. 2.CEPA LLP15 · €7.7M
  3. 3.Ernst and Young2 · €5.5M
  4. 4.Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP2 · €2.4M
  5. 5.RSM Ireland2 · €2.2M
  6. 6.Deloitte Ireland LLP3 · €1.9M
  7. 7.ARI Services Europe Ltd [ARISE]2 · €1.8M
  8. 8.Offshore Construction Associates Ltd1 · €1.6M
  9. 9.DNV Services UK Limited Ireland branch2 · €1.0M
  10. 10.Europe Economics2 · €872k

Year-by-year

YearAwardsValue
20136-
20148-
201516€932k
20166€225k
201713€4.2M
20187€4.0M
20198€1.8M
20201€500k
20214€6.4M
20229€35.2M
20239€4.9M
202412€3.4M
202529€760k
202624€18.8M

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By value band

Competition intensity

Awards with bid data
107
Sole bidder (no competition)
14
Most contested award
Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Consultancy Services
29 bids received

Least contested above 1 bid: Customer Contact Management Services (2 bids)

By procedure

  • Open Procedure: 108
  • Direct Invite – Mini-Competition: 36

Repeat winners

Suppliers awarded contracts by Commission for Regulation of Utilities in two or more separate years, from published award notices.

SupplierAwardsActive years
CEPA LLP152015, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
NERA UK Ltd102015, 2017, 2024, 2025, 2026
Baringa Partners LLP72017, 2019, 2024, 2025
AFRY Management Consulting Limited / (AFRY MC)62014, 2019, 2023, 2025, 2026
JOC Consulting Ltd42014, 2017, 2023, 2025
Qualcom42017, 2026
Yellow Wood Energy42019, 2024, 2025
Deloitte Ireland LLP32018, 2019, 2025
DNV32016, 2017, 2019
ARI Services Europe Ltd [ARISE]22016, 2024
BearingPoint Ireland22024, 2025
Drury22015, 2017
Ernst and Young22021, 2026
ESP Consulting Limited22016, 2018
Europe Economics22015, 2019
RICARDO-AEA Ltd22017, 2024
RSM Ireland22018, 2026
TNEI Ireland Ltd22014, 2025
Willis Towers Watson22019, 2025

Notices published in the last 90 days

PublishedTitleWinnerValue
14 August 2026The Provision of Secretariat Services [544B]undisclosed€1.8M
14 August 2026Framework Agreement for the Provision of Inspector Services [544A]undisclosed€722k
8 July 2026Multidisciplinary ServicesDNV Services UK Limited Ireland branch€1.0M
17 June 2026The Provision of Energy Expert Regulatory Support for Decarbonisation [619]Economic Consulting Associates Limited€4.2M

Award history (152 records)

DateTitleWinnerBidsProcedureValue
14 August 2026The Provision of Secretariat Services [544B]undisclosed€1.8M
14 August 2026Framework Agreement for the Provision of Inspector Services [544A]undisclosed€722k
8 July 2026Multidisciplinary ServicesDNV Services UK Limited Ireland branch€1.0M
17 June 2026The Provision of Energy Expert Regulatory Support for Decarbonisation [619]Economic Consulting Associates Limited€4.2M
29 May 2026011-03-623 Mini-Competition for Provision of Consultancy Support for PR6 OperationsCEPA LLP€1.9M
20 May 2026Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the provision of Darktrace License Renewals and Software Support Services [635]Qualcom1Open Procedure€180k
19 May 2026CRU MC637: Organisation Change Management and Transformation Consultancy ServicesIndecon International Economic and Strategic ConsultantsDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
19 May 2026Request for Tenders for the establishment of a Single Member Framework Agreement for the Provision of ICT Managed Services 2026-30 [609]Qualcom€3.0M
13 May 2026The provision of Investigation Support and Training for the Energy Safety Division (ESD) [636]Hayes Ryan Solutions Limited2Open Procedure€207k
21 April 2026MC623 Provision of Consultancy Support for PR6 OperationsCEPA LLPDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
14 April 2026Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the provision of S39A Gas Engineering Support [629]Long O'Donnell Technical Services4Open Procedure€210k
30 March 2026The provision of Legal Services to SEMC [618]Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP€1.2M
17 March 2026The Provision of Energy Expert Regulatory Support for Decarbonisation [619]Economic Consulting Associates Limited7Open Procedure€4.2M
3 March 2026MC627 Consultancy Support for PR6 Annual Revenue Model – Interim SupportErnst and YoungDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
3 March 2026603 Consultancy Support for Gas Price Control 6 and related mattersCEPA LLP€2.4M
26 February 2026MC603 Consultancy Support for Gas Price Control 6 and related mattersCEPA LLPDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
2 February 2026Request for Tenders for the establishment of a Single Member Framework Agreement for the Provision of ICT Managed Services 2026-30 [609]Qualcom5Open Procedure€3.5M
29 January 2026CRU MC612 Provision of RESS Auction Monitor and Market Auditor SupportRSM IrelandDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
29 January 2026The Provision of Technical Consultancy Support to Support Operations of the Petroleum Safety Framework (PSF) [620]DNV Services UK Limited Ireland branch9Open Procedure€1.8M
22 January 2026The provision of Service Providing Access to Long Term Power Price Forecasts [624]AFRY Management Consulting Limited / (AFRY MC)3Open Procedure€150k
21 January 2026MC576: Provision of Support for Electricity Network Tariff Structure Review Project: Re-start, Phase 1NERA UK LtdDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
21 January 2026MC608: REMIT Formal Investigation SupportNERA UK LtdDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
21 January 2026MC607: Support for the Establishment of a REMIT Investigative GroupNERA UK LtdDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
9 January 2026The provision of Legal Services to SEMC [618]Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP1Open Procedure€1.2M
19 December 2025The Provision of Internal Audit Services [610]DHKN LimitedDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
9 December 2025CRU MC606 Legal Advice relating to Section 47 Special Order Applications to the CRUMcCann FitzGerald LLPDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
23 October 2025The Provision of Data Protection Officer Managed Services [611]Ambit Consultancy Services13Open Procedure€150k
17 October 2025MC605 Provision of Audit Services of the billing process of the electricity supply for household customersForvis MazarsDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
5 September 2025The Provision of Offshore Wind Technical Advisory services – Phase 1 Asset Transfer [604]Merkur Offshore GmbH3Open Procedure€220k
28 August 2025MC598 Consultancy Support for PSO Levy and Renewable Energy Support SchemeYellow Wood EnergyDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
13 August 2025The provision of Human Resources Management Solution and associated services [588]Strandum Ltd.2Open Procedure-
12 August 2025Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the provision of Content Manager Support and Maintenance, Licensing, and Professional Services [592]Oyster IMS Ireland Limited1Open Procedure€190k
6 August 2025CRU MC594 Provision of Business Analysis Support to the CRU SSB Operations TeamBearingPoint IrelandDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
24 July 2025Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the provision of Leadership Development Programmes [599]Ibec13Open Procedure€200k
9 July 2025MC589: Provision of Expert Economic Consultancy Services to Support CRU work relating to Resource Adequacy in the Electricity MarketBaringa Partners LLPDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
8 July 2025MC590 Consultancy Support for CRM renotification and State aid submissionAFRY Management Consulting Limited / (AFRY MC)Direct Invite – Mini-Competition-
8 July 2025MC595 Economic Consultancy Activities for the CRU under the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve (SGER) projectBaringa Partners LLPDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
7 July 2025CRU MC Cleaning ServicesGrosvenor ServicesDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
7 July 2025MC596: Expert advisory services related to the Single Electricity MarketYellow Wood EnergyDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
7 July 2025MC597: Provision of Support for SEMC StrategyAFRY Management Consulting Limited / (AFRY MC)Direct Invite – Mini-Competition-
11 June 2025MC591: Provision of Services for Bill Impact Tool StudyNERA UK LtdDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
23 May 2025CRU MC: Strategic Communications and Public Relations SupportCarr Communications LimitedDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
12 May 2025MC586: Provision of Consultancy Services for System Services Future ArrangementsNERA UK LtdDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
28 April 2025The Provision of Lot 1: Trading and Settlement Code Market Auditor and Lot 2: Capacity Market Auditor of the Single Electricity MarketDeloitte Ireland LLP1Open Procedure-
15 April 2025Legal Advice for the Regulation of Offshore Economic Policy and Monitoring and DeliveryMcCann FitzGerald LLPDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
8 April 2025Provision of Environmental Consultancy SupportTetra Tech Ireland Limited9Open Procedure-
7 April 2025The Provision of Engineering Consultancy Support to CRU Lot 1: Gas Engineering Consultancy Services Lot 2: Electricity Engineering Consultancy ServicesTNEI Ireland Ltd4Open Procedure-
3 April 2025MC: Provision of Financial and Economic Consultancy for SSB (Safety Supervisory Bodies) OperationsCEPA LLPDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
3 April 2025Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the Provision of Establishment of a Supervisory Framework for Guarantees of Origin for Renewable GasJOC Consulting Ltd6Open Procedure-
2 April 2025Pension Scheme Administration, Actuarial and Consultancy ServicesWillis Towers Watson2Open Procedure-
5 March 2025MC: Provision of Economic and Financial Advisory Services for Offshore WindCEPA LLPDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
17 February 2025Provision of European Energy Market Expert Support and Strategic Markets Programme Core CCR Integration SupportCEPA LLPDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
6 January 2025Provision of Programme Management Office (PMO) ServicesPwCDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
20 December 2024MC: Provision of Consultancy Support for the CRU’s High Efficiency CHP Certification ProcessRICARDO-AEA LtdDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
18 December 2024Provision of Access to a Platform providing Energy Related Data and InformationRefinitiv Limited2Open Procedure€160k
27 September 2024MC: Provision of Energy Economics Technical Experts for Demand ResponseBaringa Partners LLPDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
2 September 2024MC: Provision of Support for Wholesale Electricity Markets - Trading and Settlement Code ModificationsYellow Wood EnergyDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
30 August 2024MC: Provision of Electricity Interconnection Consultancy SupportBaringa Partners LLPDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
29 August 2024Provision of Customer Contact Managed ServicesARI Services Europe Ltd [ARISE]2Open Procedure€1.6M
31 July 2024Provision of Economic Services for Gas Commercial ProjectsCEPA LLPDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
14 June 2024Provision of an Offshore Technical Advisory TeamOffshore Construction Associates Ltd7Open Procedure€1.6M
10 May 2024MC: Provision of Consultancy Services for System Services Future ArrangementsNERA UK LtdDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
9 May 2024CRU MC: Provision of Project Management Support to the Safety Supervisory Body (SSB) Operations TeamBearingPoint IrelandDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
10 April 2024MC: Provision of Expert Technical Consultancy Support for the Market Modelling GroupNERA UK LtdDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
28 March 2024MC: Provision of Economic and Financial support to the CRU Offshore and Electricity Interconnector TeamsBaringa Partners LLPDirect Invite – Mini-Competition-
24 December 2023Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Specialised Economic, Financial and Related Expert Consultancy ServicesAFRY Management Consulting Limited / (AFRY MC)20Open Procedure€40.0M
17 December 2023Provision of Economic and Technical Consultancy Support for Electricity Networks Price Review 6 (PR6)CEPA LLP3Open Procedure€1.9M
24 November 2023Provision of an Online Consultation Platform ApplicationCiviQ2Open Procedure€140k
24 November 2023Provision of Consultancy Support to the CRU’s Customer Care Team (CCT) Dispute Resolution FunctionJOC Consulting Ltd3Open Procedure€212k
13 July 2023Provision of Soft Skills Training CoursesInspiringWays Training and Consultancy13Open Procedure€260k
23 April 2023Provision of Technical Consultancy Support for Gas Safety Frameworkundisclosed1Open Procedure€1.2M
15 April 2023Provision of Wholesale Electricity Market Forecasting Softwareundisclosed2Open Procedure€1.5M
24 February 2023Provision of Environmental Consultancy Servicesundisclosed3Open Procedure€308k
20 January 2023Provision of Recruitment Servicesundisclosed12Open Procedure€540k
17 December 2022Provision of RESS Auction Monitor and RESS Market Auditorundisclosed2Open Procedure€1.1M
4 November 2022Provision of External Professional Services for Website Development, Support & Maintenanceundisclosed1Open Procedure€400k
17 June 2022Provision of a Legal Case Management Solution & Associated ServicesKeyhouse Computing Ltd3Open Procedure-
9 June 2022Provision of Capacity Auction Monitorundisclosed2Open Procedure€450k
27 April 2022Appointment of a Safety Supervisory Body (SSB) to operate the CRU’s Safe Electric and Registered Gas Installer (RGI) schemes from 2023undisclosed5Open Procedure€31.0M
17 March 2022Provision of Technical, Economic and Financial Support in relation to the Certification of High Efficiency Combined Heat and Power Plantsundisclosed2Open Procedure€420k
29 January 2022Provision of Trading and Settlement Code Market Auditor and Capacity Market Auditor of the Single Electricity Marketundisclosed1Open Procedure€1.1M
19 January 2022Provision of ICT Managed Services 2022-2026undisclosed4Open Procedure€800k
12 January 2022Provision of Technical Consultancy Services to Support Operations of the Petroleum Safety Frameworkundisclosed4Open Procedure€2.6M
9 December 2021Provision of Legal Services to SEMCundisclosed1Open Procedure€670k
30 October 2021Provision of Programme Management Office Services for the Security of Supply Programme of WorkErnst and Young9Open Procedure€5.5M
15 September 2021Provision of Economic Consultancy Support for a new Irish Water Trade Effluent Charging PolicyCEPA LLP2Open Procedure-
23 May 2021Provision of Consultancy Support for Development of a Smart Meter Data Access Codeundisclosed2Open Procedure€254k
22 August 2020Provision of Customer Contact Management Servicesundisclosed2Open Procedure€500k
10 November 2019Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Consultancy ServicesAFRY Management Consulting Limited / (AFRY MC)29Open Procedure€12.2M
7 September 2019Provision of Pension Scheme Administration, Actuarial and Consultancy ServicesWillis Towers Watson1Open Procedure€280k
5 September 2019Provision of RESS Auction Monitor & Market AuditorDeloitte Ireland LLP2Open Procedure€900k
1 May 2019Technical Consultancy Services - Energy Networks RegulationBaringa Partners LLP6Open Procedure€296k
20 April 2019Expert Technical and Economic Advice to Support the CRU’s Independent Review of Irish Water’s Proposed Water Supply Project, Eastern and Midlands RegionHR Wallingford Ltd4Open Procedure€275k
14 April 2019Gas Safety Framework - Technical Consultancy SupportDNV3Open Procedure€560k
30 January 2019Consultancy Support for Water Revenue Control 3 (2020-2024)Europe Economics4Open Procedure-
9 January 2019Provision of Economic Consultancy Support for the Calculation of the PSO LevyYellow Wood Energy3Open Procedure-
23 December 2018Consultancy Support for Electricity Transmission & Distribution Revenue Controls (2021-2025)undisclosed4Open Procedure€750k
11 December 2018Project Management Support for SEMESP Consulting Limited3Open Procedure-
7 October 2018Provision of Recruitment Support Services & Recruitment Services - ContractorsRSM Ireland13Open Procedure€2.2M
24 July 2018Technical Consultancy Services - HECHP CertificationFichtner Consulting Engineers Ltd4Open Procedure-
13 April 2018Economic and Technical Consultancy Services - Implementation of the Network Code on Harmonised Tariff Structures for GasCEPA LLP3Open Procedure-
30 March 2018Provision of Trading and Settlement Code Market Auditor and Capacity Market Auditor of the Single Electricity MarketDeloitte Ireland LLP1Open Procedure€1.1M
13 March 2018Consultancy Support in the Administration and Calculation of the Public Services Obligation (PSO) LevyByrne Ó Cléirigh2Open Procedure-
17 December 2017Provision of ICT Managed ServicesQualcom5Open Procedure€466k
24 November 2017Economic and Technical Consultancy Services to Review and Assess Electricity Interconnectors ApplicationsCEPA LLP5Open Procedure€525k
13 October 2017Provision of Communication Support ServicesDrury2Open Procedure-
9 August 2017Provision of Consultancy Services for the Implementation of European Electricity Network CodesE-Bridge Consulting GmbH6Open Procedure€820k
3 August 2017Provision of Capacity Auction Monitor and Capacitity Market Auditor for the I-SEM ProjectCEPA LLP1Open Procedure€900k
8 June 2017Provision of Technical Support for the Operation of the Petroleum Safety FrameworkDNV3Open Procedure€1.3M
11 May 2017Provision of Electricity and Gas Regulatory SupportJOC Consulting Ltd3Open Procedure-
10 April 2017Provision of Forecasting Software for I-SEM ProjectEnergy Exemplar Europe ltd2Open Procedure€300k
30 March 2017Provision of Consultancy Support for the Monitoring of Irish Water’s Delivery of Capital InvestmentsundisclosedOpen Procedure€496k
24 March 2017Provision of Web Design Development, Migration and Support ServicesClickworks8Open Procedure-
17 March 2017Technical and Economic Consultancy Support for the Irish Water Revenue Control 3 (2019-2023)NERA UK Ltd4Open Procedure€450k
13 February 2017Technical & Economic Consultancy Support for Networs - (PR4 Implementation & ECP)Baringa Partners LLP4Open Procedure€250k
20 January 2017Technical Consultancy Services - Electricity Networks RegulationRICARDO-AEA Ltd3Open Procedure-
8 August 2016Customer Contact Management ServicesARI Services Europe Ltd [ARISE]2Open Procedure€100k
30 March 2016Provision of Daily Cleaning Services at the CER OfficesEmerald Facility services8Open Procedure€125k
26 February 2016Gas Safety Framework – Technical Consultancy SupportDNV5Open Procedure€318k
23 February 2016Integrated Programme and Project Management Service Provider to the Regulatory Authorities for the DS3 and I-SEM ProjectsESP Consulting Limited7Open Procedure-
22 February 2016Supply and Install Legal Case Management SystemPractice Evolve Ltd3Open Procedure-
20 January 2016Electricity and Gas Retail Market Consumer Surveys 2016Ipsos B and A4Open Procedure-
21 December 2015Consultancy Support for Uisce Eireann’s Enduring Non-domestic Tariff Framework ProjectNERA UK Ltd4Open Procedure-
18 December 2015Supply and Install Phone SystemCore Communications12Open Procedure-
18 December 2015Consultancy Support for Gas Transmission & Distribution Revenue Controls (2017-2022)CEPA LLP3Open Procedure-
10 December 2015Consultancy Support for Uisce Eireann’s Connection Charging PolicyNERA UK Ltd3Open Procedure-
8 December 2015MMU 2015 IT Consultancy Support and Hosting of MMU IT SystemsEndeavour Information Solutions1Open Procedure-
13 November 2015Consultancy Support for Cost Benefit Analysis for National Smart Meter RolloutEnvironmental Resources Management Ltd7Open Procedure-
23 October 2015Development of the Public Water Forum WebsiteRoomthree Design3Open Procedure-
21 August 2015Expert Communications Support for the National Smart Meter Programme Customer Engagement WorkstreamDrury5Open Procedure-
6 July 2015Economic Consultancy Support - Energy Markets and Regulation PolicyEaster Bay Consultants Ltd5Open Procedure-
22 May 2015Technical, Economic, and Financial Support in relation to the Certification of High Efficiency Combined Heat and Power PlantsMott MacDonald Ireland5Open Procedure€60k
15 April 2015Pension Scheme Administration, Actuarial and Consultancy Servicesundisclosed3Open Procedure-
13 March 2015Process for the Designation of a Gas Safety Supervisory BodyRegister of Gas Installers of Ireland3Open Procedure-
6 March 2015Process for the Designation of an Electrical Safety Supervisory BodyRegister of Electrical Contractors of Ireland Ltd4Open Procedure-
5 March 2015Consultancy Support for Water DivisionEurope Economics7Open Procedure€872k
24 February 2015Information Security Consultancy Support for National Smart Meter RolloutGemserv Limited10Open Procedure-
6 January 2015Consultancy Support - Calculation of the Fixed Costs of a Best New Entrant for the Capacity Payment Mechanism in the SEM Trading Year 2016CEPA LLP1Open Procedure-
12 December 2014Change Control Authority for National Smart Meter ProgrammePwC Ireland5Open Procedure-
12 December 2014Market Systems Expert for National Smart Meter ProgrammeDNV GL Limited3Open Procedure-
9 December 2014Consultancy Support for enduring access charge regime for the Corrib LinklineFTI Consulting LLP5Open Procedure-
15 October 2014Environmental Consultancy Support in respect of CER DutiesRPS Group Limited15Open Procedure-
10 October 2014Multiple Member Framework Agreement for Consultancy Support in SEM and I-SEMAFRY Management Consulting Limited / (AFRY MC)11Open Procedure€6.0M
7 August 2014Specialist Gas Regulatory and Energy Markets Consultancy SupportJOC Consulting Ltd6Open Procedure-
6 August 2014Consultancy Services to Monitor and Report on Generator Compliance with the new Rate of Change of Frequency (RoCoF) Grid Code StandardTNEI Ireland Ltd5Open Procedure-
13 March 2014Consultancy Support for Electricity Transmission & Distribution Revenue Controls (2016-2020)undisclosed7Open Procedure-
5 December 2013Market Auditor of the Single Electricity Market (2014-16)undisclosed1Open Procedure-
22 November 2013Framework Agreement - ICT Managed Servicesundisclosed6Open Procedure-
28 August 2013Technical Consultancy Support - Gas Safety Frameworkundisclosed3Open Procedure-
7 June 2013Technical Support for the Operation of the Petroleum Safety Frameworkundisclosed3Open Procedure-
22 March 2013Consultancy Advice on Implementing the Target Model in the SEM and recommending required changes to the SEM High Level Designundisclosed8Open Procedure-
21 February 2013Single Member Framework Agreement for Water Establishmentundisclosed5Open Procedure-

Last updated 3 September 2026. Award dataset coverage begins 2013-02-21. Sentinel TED values (€0, €1) are excluded from totals and averages.

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