DSI Phase 2

National Energy System Operator
Direct award
2 October 2026 to 31 August 2029

Phase 2 of the Data Sharing Infrastructure (DSI) project involves the public launch of the platform, requiring further development of governance processes and legal terms and conditions for energy sector participation.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £540k; As published
Published: 11 August 2026; Find a Tender
Awarded: 11 August 2026; DLA Piper
Contract length: 35 months; Ends 31 August 2029

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of legal and governance advisory services for energy data sharing infrastructure development and public launch programmes.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
11 August 2026
Contract awardedto DLA Piper
11 August 2026
Contract starts
2 October 2026
Contract ends
31 August 2029

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How it compares

6.5× the typical commercial law contract (£83k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3853343/dsi-phase-2
Buyer reference: Not published
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e1d8
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

National Energy System Operator. DSI Phase 2. Contract award, 11 August 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3853343/dsi-phase-2 (accessed 12 October 2026).