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S1110 (2024) Mobile Telecoms Services

NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Nov 2024 at 14:18

Tender

27 Oct 2023 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd (NIE Networks) is undertaking a procurement process to appoint an Economic Operator for the provision of Mobile Telecoms Services. This procurement is being conducted under a framework agreement and falls within the services industry category, specifically for Mobile-telephone services (CPV code 64212000). The procurement method is a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The key deadlines include the tender period ending on 5th December 2023, and the invitation for the second stage to be issued on 17th January 2024. The framework agreement aims to secure services such as mobile airtime (calls, texts, data), and mobile equipment and accessories. The initial contract period is set for five years, with an option to extend for up to three additional years, culminating in a possible total duration of eight years.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating within the telecoms sector, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive mobile communication solutions. The framework agreement is designed to support NIE Networks' requirements for business calls, data services, and procurement of mobile devices and accessories. Businesses specialising in telecom services, offering competitive rates and quality service for roaming, especially within the Republic of Ireland, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The potential value of the contract, totalling £7,743,120, provides substantial growth opportunities for SMEs, especially those with expertise in offering enhanced messaging services, wireless communication protocols, and advanced data services such as GPRS and EDGE.

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Notice Title

S1110 (2024) Mobile Telecoms Services

Notice Description

NIE Networks wishes to appoint an Economic Operator to enter into a framework agreement for the provision of Mobile Telecoms Services to include; The provision of Mobile Telecoms Services will include, but not be limited to; * The provision of mobile 'airtime' services (calls, texts, and data) * The provision of mobile Equipment (mobile phones, tablets and data dongles) and accessories (cases, screen protectors, chargers & charging cables). Economic Operators will be required to provide solutions capable of supporting NIE's mobile services requirements for mobile business calls, mobile business data and the purchase of equipment and accessories. Roaming services will also be required with particular importance to Roaming provision & rates within the Republic of Ireland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

IE Networks wishes to appoint an Economic Operator to enter into a framework agreement for the provision of Mobile Telecoms Services to include; The provision of Mobile Telecoms Services will include, but not be limited to; * The provision of mobile 'airtime' services (calls, texts, and data) * The provision of mobile Equipment (mobile phones, tablets and data dongles) and accessories (cases, screen protectors, chargers & charging cables). Economic Operators will be required to provide solutions capable of supporting NIE's mobile services requirements for mobile business calls, mobile business data and the purchase of equipment and accessories. Roaming services will also be required with particular importance to Roaming provision & rates within the Republic of Ireland.

Options: The Contracting Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint an Economic Operator to enter into a Framework Agreement for the provision of Mobile Telecoms Services. The Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

Renewal: The renewal tender process will be launched in year seven (7) of this contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040fb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036113-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services

64212200 - Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) services

64212300 - Multimedia Message Service (MMS) services

64212400 - Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) services

64212500 - General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) services

64212600 - Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution (EDGE) services

64212700 - Universal Mobile Telephone System (UMTS) services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,743,120 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,743,120 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,123,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
7 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LTD
Contact Name
Noreen Magowan
Contact Email
noreen.magowan@nienetworks.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST,
Postcode
BT9 5HT
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Electoral Ward
Westminster Constituency

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARCLAY COMMUNICATIONS

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