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The provision of Legal Services to SEMC [618]

Awarded to Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Commission for Regulation of Utilities(buyer)

Published
Published 9 January 2026
Deadline
Closed 9 February 2026

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Overview

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) and the Northern Ireland Authority for Energy Regulation jointly procured legal services for the Single Electricity Market Committee (SEMC) to ensure expert legal advice is available for all-island wholesale electricity market decisions. The contract, valued at €1,200,000, was awarded to Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP on 23 February 2026 to support SEMC compliance with statutory duties and good regulation principles across both Irish and Northern Irish jurisdictions.

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  • The provision of Legal Services to SEMC [618]

    The CRU and UR (collectively the Regulatory Authorities (“RAs")) jointly regulate the SEM through the SEMC. The SEMC was established by virtue of Section 8A Electricity Regulation Act 1999 as inserted by section 4 of the Electricity Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007, and Article 6 (1) of the Electricity (Single Wholesale Market) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 to conduct trading in the wholesale electricity market in both Ireland and Northern Ireland on an All-Island basis. The forgoing legislation sets out the duties and powers of the SEMC. Both sets of legislation endeavour to achieve similar objectives for the SEM. The SEMC is representative of the RAs and makes decision on relevant functions on behalf of the RAs in relation to a SEM matters. As these decisions are fundamental to the development, effectiveness and operation of the SEM, it is of the utmost importance that expert legal advice is available to the SEMC at all times. It is essential that SEMC decisions are made with full adherence to its statutory duties and the principles of good regulation in both jurisdictions in which it operates. The CRU is undertaking this procurement jointly with Northern Ireland Authority for Energy Regulation.

    €1,200,000Won by Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Key details

Country
Ireland
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
€1,200,000
Procedure
Open
Published
9 January 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Legal servicesLegal advisory servicesLegal advisory and information services

Award outcome

Awarded value
€1,200,000
Award date
23 February 2026
Contract period
— → 2 February 2030
Winner
  • Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    30 March 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    9 January 2026

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