EnergyCo Performance Audit under Electricity Roadmap NSW

ClosedClose date: 12 May 2026

Tender Overview

IPART- WLER_2600079
Issued by Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal
All regions
RFP (Open) | Consultancies | Professional Services (excl Consultancies)

About this tender

IPART is seeking suitably qualified professional services providers to assist us in planning and conducting a performance audit of Infrastructure Planner (EnergyCo) under the NSW Electricity Roadmap. Project goals: The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is undertaking a planned performance audit under the Electricity Roadmap. The audit is to assess the performance of the Infrastructure Planner (EnergyCo) performing functions under the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020 (EII Act). We are seeking suitably qualified professional services provider to assist us in scoping (planning) and conducting the audit. The Supplier will also assist us in reporting on the audit findings. Scope: Refer to RFP Part A, Part B, Part C & Requirements section of this Opportunity for further details. Related files No files attached Additional details/instructions All enquiries regarding the procurement, clarifications and questions regarding the RFP Document(s) must be in writing by email to procurement@ipart.nsw.gov.au, with 'IPART- WLER_2600079 EnergyCo Performance Audit under Electricity Roadmap NSW' in the subject line and directed to Guru Ravindrarajah. Alternatively, you may raise enquiries via the Q&A function in the Tender portal of Buy NSW. All enquiries relating to registration, log-in or signup issues, issues with electronic lodgement of responses and profile editing matters must be directed to buy NSW Service Desk by emailing buy.nsw@customerservice.nsw.gov.au or calling 1800 679 289. The timeframe for submitting clarification questions regarding the RFP is until 24 April 2026 3PM AEST and/or AEDT. Refer to RFP Part A, Part B, Part C & Requirements section of this Opportunity for further details. Requirements: Opportunity requirements 1. RFP Part A - Terms and Conditions and Statement of Requirements RFP Part A – Terms and Conditions and Statement of Requirements provides the terms, conditions and processes governing the RFP. The Statement of Requirements (Appendix A of this Part A) is a detailed description of the Goods and/or Services to be provided by the Preferred Respondent(s) including technical specification, service levels and performance framework. By selecting the "agree" checkbox in relation to this requirement, the Respondent expressly acknowledges and agrees to submit a Response that is compliant with the specified requirements and conditions of this RFP. Response type Checkbox (Agree) Related documents RFP Part A - Terms and Conditions and Statement of Requirements.pdf (340 KB) RFP Part A - Appendix A - Statement of Requirements.pdf (267 KB) 2. RFP Part B - Returnable Schedules RFP Part B - Returnable Schedules is to be completed and submitted by the Respondent in response to this RFP to enable IPART to evaluate the submission. Respondents are requested to prepare a Response as instructed in RFP Part A, Clause 3: RFP Preparation. Response type File upload (Multiple) Related documents RFP Part B - Returnable Schedules.docx (476 KB) RFP Part B - Schedule 3 - Price Offer.xlsx (64 KB) 3. RFP Part C - the Agreement IPART proposes to use our internal IPART Professional Services Agreement as the contracting framework for this engagement A draft Agreement is provided at Part C. Respondents are advised NOT to fill and return this document in their RFP Response. By selecting the "agree" checkbox in relation to this requirement, the Respondent confirms that they have reviewed and understood the contracting framework set out in this RFP and acknowledge that, if successful, they will be required to execute the contract in accordance with its terms. Response type Checkbox (Agree) Related documents RFP Part C - the Agreement.pdf (340 KB) 4. Addendum 01 to IPART-WLER_2600079 Please review the attached Addendum to IPART-WLER_2600079 EnergyCo Performance Audit under Electricity Roadmap NSW. It is the responsibility of all Respondents to review this Addendum, and if necessary, to respond to the Addendum even if a Response has already been submitted by the Respondent. By selecting the "agree" checkbox in relation to this requirement, the Respondent confirms that they have reviewed this Addendum to this RFP. Response type Checkbox (Agree) Related documents Addendum 01 to RFP IPART-WLER_2600079 - EnergyCo Performance Audit.pdf (89 KB) Evaluation Assessment Criteria General assessment criteria that was used to evaluate this opportunity Experience Price Methodology Capability Organisational capacity Risk management Compliance Terms and conditions Global terms and conditions buy NSW Tenders Terms and Conditions (210 KB) Notices No notices have been posted for this opportunity. Amendments 11 May 2026 10:19 AM Uploaded Evaluation Plan (For Internal Use only). Respondents if you receive a notification for this, please ignore as there are no substantive amendments other than via advised and applicable Addendums to the RFP. Please file all responses by closing date and time. 24 Apr 2026 15:46 PM Addendum 01 to IPART-WLER_2600079 EnergyCo Performance Audit under Electricity Roadmap NSW released. Respondents must check the Requirements section of the Tender on buy.NSW to review the Addendum. 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