Technical analysis or consultancy services

Description

The CRU wishes to procure a technical consultant(s) to advise the gas safety regulatory framework (GSF) team in the energy safety division on certain issues. The consultant will provide specialist advice and expertise in relation to technical issues affecting the existing GSF and its ongoing operation. The technical consultant will be required to assist the team in carrying out the CRU’s regulatory and legislative responsibilities with respect to gas safety (both natural gas and LPG). This includes, in particular, auditing and inspecting LPG licensed undertakings and natural gas undertakings with respect to safety as required under the Electricity Regulation Act 1999, as amended. These work activities are outlined in the CRU 2019 – 2021 Strategic Plan specifically 1.1.5 deliver core safety functions and 4.1.3 extend and update the GSF to ensure that the introduction of new fuels and technologies achieve the appropriate standard of public safety. The CRU wishes to procure a technical consultant(s) to advise the gas safety regulatory framework (GSF) team in the energy safety division on certain issues. The consultant will provide specialist advice and expertise in relation to technical issues affecting the existing GSF and its ongoing operation. The technical consultant will be required to assist the team in carrying out the CRU’s regulatory and legislative responsibilities with respect to gas safety (both natural gas and LPG). This includes, in particular, auditing and inspecting LPG licensed undertakings and natural gas undertakings with respect to safety as required under the Electricity Regulation Act 1999, as amended. These work activities are outlined in the CRU 2019 – 2021 Strategic Plan specifically 1.1.5 deliver core safety functions and 4.1.3 Extend and update the GSF to ensure that the introduction of new fuels and technologies achieve the appropriate standard of public safety. The gas safety framework team wishes to engage consultants to provide specialist technical assistance to the team in carrying out its regulatory activities when required.