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S1224 (2025) Specialist Communications Support Services

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

Buyer Address: 120 Malone Road, Belfast, UK, BT9 5HT, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Noreen Magowan

Contact Email: noreen.magowan@nienetworks.co.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
1584000.0 GBP
Published
12 Feb 2026, 15:56
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
03 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
02 Mar 2029, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79416000 - Public relations services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Morrow Communications
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

NIE Networks wishes to award a Framework Agreement for the provision of Specialist Communications Services. NIE Networks wishes to procure services in the following and related areas: The Supplier will be expected to support the company on general communication requirements, as well as implementing plans and delivering communication services.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: S1224 (2025) Specialist Communications Support Services

Raw Notice JSON

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