Buyer Name: Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
Buyer Address: 120 Malone Road, Belfast, UK, BT9 5HT, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Noreen Magowan
Contact Email: procurement@nienetworks.co.uk
S1224 (2025) Specialist Communications Support Services
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
selective
selective
Value
1584000.0 GBP
Gross: 1900800 GBP
1584000.0 GBP
Gross: 1900800 GBP
Published
20 May 2025, 15:05
20 May 2025, 15:05
Deadline
n/a
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
n/a
Contract End
n/a
n/a
Category
services
services
CPV
79416000 - Public relations services
79416000 - Public relations services
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender
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.
Linked Documents
No linked documents found for this notice.
Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023418-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Has Options: Yes
Lot 1 Options: The Framework Agreement period is three years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a further two years
Lot 1 Value: GBP 1,584,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,900,800
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-11-14T00:00:00+00:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-11-13T23:59:59+00:00
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (60%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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