Award

Operational Telecoms Network Annual Fees

NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED

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25 Jun 2024 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited has awarded a contract for the "Operational Telecoms Network Annual Fees" to Joint Radio Company Ltd. The procurement process was completed under a limited procurement method, negotiated without publication of a contract notice. The tender involved services in the CPV category "Subscription services" and was carried out in the services sector. The contract, with a value of £478,000 GBP, covers core membership subscription to the industry representative body, use of ST Radio Frequencies on the OTN, and additional radio spectrum services. The contract was signed on June 25, 2024, with the delivery region specified as Northern Ireland.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing essential services for the effective operation of the Operational Telecommunications Network. The contract, awarded to Joint Radio Company Ltd, is significant for UK Distribution Network Operators requiring ST Radio Frequencies. Suitable businesses would be those capable of meeting the technical requirements and service specifications outlined by the Joint Radio Company Ltd. Enterprises offering subscription services, radio spectrum services, and industry representation may find this tender particularly relevant for business growth and expansion into the telecommunications sector.

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Notice Title

Operational Telecoms Network Annual Fees

Notice Description

The services to be provided to NIE Networks are essential to the effective operation of the Operational Telecommunications Network (OTN). JRC are the authority who manage Scanning Telemetry (ST) Radio Frequency spectrum in the UK and are the sole agency responsible for the issuing of ST Radio Frequencies used by NIE Networks on its Ultra High Frequency (UHF) radio network. Due to the nature of the services which the JRC provide to all UK Distribution Network Operators (DNO's), under the current operating structure of the OTN, NIE Networks has the requirement to award this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Core membership subscription to the industry representative body, use of ST Radio Frequencies on the OTN and additional radio spectrum services

Procurement Information

This service is uniquely available from the Joint Radio Company Ltd. As the industry funded body, they are the sole provider of this service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047298
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019485-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£478,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
angela.hutton@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

JOINT RADIO

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