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CA260 (2024) - Provision of Engineering, Data, Strategy and Management Services

NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED

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Award

17 Nov 2025 at 09:55

Tender

16 Oct 2024 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited involved a contract titled "CA260 (2024) - Provision of Engineering, Data, Strategy and Management Services." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research consultancy services. The framework agreement was structured for a duration of five years with an extension option up to eight years available at the buyer's discretion. This procurement engaged a selective negotiation procedure, including a prior call for competition, encompassing various lots such as Innovation and Engineering, Telecommunications, Network Data Analysis, and others. The completed contract stage was executed with several successful awards, reflecting a comprehensive procurement engagement since 17 November 2025 in the UK region.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses focusing on consultancy services in engineering, data analysis, telecommunications, and energy strategies to grow and expand their market presence. Companies with expertise in innovative engineering solutions, data analytics, energy management, and telecommunication consultancy are especially well-suited to these opportunities. Additionally, businesses proficient in DSO architecture and regulation can leverage their expertise to secure frameworks and contribute actively to Northern Ireland's infrastructure development goals. Engaging in such contracts allows for substantial exposure and partnership with a significant public utility entity in the UK, creating potential for significant business growth and long-term engagements.

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Notice Title

CA260 (2024) - Provision of Engineering, Data, Strategy and Management Services

Notice Description

Provision of Engineering, Data, Strategy and Management Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Innovation and Engineering Consultancy

NIE Networks has established a panel of five organisations and appointed each on to framework agreements for this Lot 1. This Lot is concerned with professional services for Innovation and Engineering. The framework will be for a period of five(5) years with an option to extend for up to 36 months (8 years in total).

Options: The framework will be for a period of five (5) years with an option to extend for up to 36 months (8 years in total).

Lot 2 - Telecommumications

NIE Networks has placed a panel of 4 organisations and appointed each on to framework agreements for this Lot 2. This Lot is concerned with the provision of Telecommunication Professional Services. . The framework agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option to extend for up to 36 months (8 years in total).

Options: The framework will be for a period of five (5) years with an option to extend for up to 36 months (8 years in total).

Lot 3 - Network Data Analysis

NIE Networks has established a panel of five organisations and appointed each on to a framework agreement for this Lot 3. This Lot is concerned with the provision of professional services for Network Data Analysis. The framework agreement will be for a period of five(5) years with an option to extend for up to 36 months(8 years in total).

Options: The framework agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option to extend for up to 36 months (8 years in total).

Lot 4 - DSO Architecture, Energy Economics, Regulation and Market Operation

Lot 4 - DSO Architecture, Energy Economics, Regulation and Market Operation 1. Support the iterative development of NIE Networks' DSO Strategy, architecture and implementation plan 2. Provide advice on Single Electricity Market (SEM) operation including ancillary services, capacity and balancing arrangements, and applicable codes and documents e.g. grid code, trading and settlement code 3. Consider and advise on developments in legislation, regulation and network codes, including consultations and SEM Committee decisions leveraging experiences from other jurisdictions e.g. GB, RoI and Europe 4. Provide advice on the overall DSO development and TSO/DSO model, including the development of: a. distribution flexibility services e.g. product development, procurement, operational and co-ordination, and applicable codes and impacts b. customers participating in energy and ancillary service markets and applicable codes and impacts c. flexible connection arrangements on the distribution system d. the introduction of market-based procurement of system wide ancillary services (Future Arrangements) 5. Advise on supplier regulations and the optimal way to engage domestic customers in flexible arrangements and support innovation projects 6. Support the development of new technical and commercial models which support active energy consumers including community energy models 7. Analyse energy market data and trends to derive insights on distribution system impacts and customers and market participant behaviours including renewable patterns 8. Undertake socio-economic cost benefit analyses 9. Advise on the implementation of licence conditions and the development of regulatory models in other jurisdictions The above list may not be exhaustive.

Options: The framework will be established for a period of five years with the option (entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks) to extend by a further three years.

Lot 5 - Asset Strategy & Optimisation

Lot 5 - Asset Strategy and Optimisation 1. Investigate new asset condition assessment procedures 2. Undertake market and technology development reviews and impact/opportunity assessments 3. Support the development of equipment specifications and support procurement activities including the development of new offshore infrastructure 4. Undertake strategic reviews of Asset Management strategies and resource capability 5. Advise on future equipment requirements and management strategies 6. Assess compliance with ESQCR and other legislative drivers impacting policy 7. Support innovation projects introducing new solutions and equipment 8. Advise on environmental adaption measures and strategy development Gap analysis on overall asset data and analysis on specific condition data for each asset type, current state, best practice, improvement plan The above list may not be exhaustive.

Options: The framework will be established for a period of five years with the option (entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks) to extend by a further three years.

Lot 6 - Low Carbon Modelling and Consumer Insights

Lot 6 - Low Carbon Modelling and Consumer Insights 1. Engage with relevant internal and external stakeholders and undertake research into future outlook for low carbon economy e.g. customer behaviours, legislation and government policy, capturing customer and business plans including decarbonisation and expansion that impact and disseminate learnings and findings 2. Supporting local authorities in Northern Ireland to develop Local Area Energy Plans (LAEP) 3. Develop localised socio-economic models for Northern Ireland and analyse network impacts 4. Develop local uptake scenarios for each low carbon technology category e.g. electric vehicles, solar, and produce (distributed) future energy scenarios for regions within Northern Ireland 5. Contribute to the development of a Network Development Plan for Northern Ireland 6. Provide advice and undertake impact assessments on policy, regulation and other legislation 7. Provide technology specific advice based on observations from other jurisdictions and pilot projects The above list may not be exhaustive.

Options: The framework will be established for a period of five years with the option (entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks) to extend by a further three years.

Lot 7 - Tariff Design, Reform & Network Modelling

Lot 7 - Tariff Design, Reform and Network Modelling 1. Review and Potential Redesign of Distribution Loss Adjustment Factors * Network modelling capability including modelling the contribution of HV and LV generation to network losses for apportionment * Review and potential redesign of DLAFs with potential expansion of site-specific DLAFs for demand and generation customers. 2. Understanding how the network is being used and fair apportionment of costs and supporting tariff reform * Review of existing tariff arrangements in Northern Ireland and other jurisdictions e.g. GB, Ireland, Europe * Evaluating tariff related issues being faced and new tariff initiatives in above mentioned jurisdictions * Tariff design to support and promote efficient network utilisation and demand side flexibility while minimising the impact on vulnerable customers. Issues/initiatives to be considered include, for example: fair and appropriate apportionment of costs, appropriate charging for low carbon technologies, charges to influence capacity management, seasonal/time of day impacts, fixed/variable balance of charges. The above list may not be exhaustive.

Options: The framework will be established for a period of five years with the option (entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks) to extend by a further three years.

Lot 4 - DSO Architecture, Energy Economics, Regulation and Market Operation

NIE Networks has established a panel of five organisations and appointed each on to framework agreements for this Lot 4. This Lot is concerned with professional services for DSO Architecture, Energy Economics, Regulation and Market Operation. The framework will be for a period of five(5) years with an option to extend for up to 36 months (8 years in total).

Options: The framework will be for a period of five (5) years with an option to extend for up to 36 months (8 years in total).

Lot 5 - Asset Strategy & Optimisation

NIE Networks has established a panel of five organisations and appointed each on to framework agreements for this Lot 5. This Lot is concerned with professional services for Asset Strategy and Optimisation. The framework will be for a period of five(5) years with an option to extend for up to 36 months (8 years in total).

Options: The framework will be for a period of five (5) years with an option to extend for up to 36 months (8 years in total).

Lot 6 - Low Carbon Modelling and Consumer Insights

NIE Networks has established a panel of three organisations and appointed each on to framework agreements for this Lot 6. This Lot is concerned with professional services for Low Carbon Modelling and Consumer Insights. . The framework will be for a period of five(5) years with an option to extend for up to 36 months (8 years in total).

Options: The framework will be for a period of five (5) years with an option to extend for up to 36 months (8 years in total).

Lot 7 - Tariff Design, Reform & Network Modelling

NIE Networks has established a panel of two organisations and appointed each on to framework agreements for this Lot 7. This Lot is concerned with professional services for Tariff Design, Reform and Network Modelling. The framework will be for a period of five(5) years with an option to extend for up to 36 months (8 years in total).

Options: The framework will be for a period of five (5) years with an option to extend for up to 36 months (8 years in total).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ac70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074253-2025
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314100 - Electrical services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71323100 - Electrical power systems design services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

71335000 - Engineering studies

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

71620000 - Analysis services

72212460 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services

72212461 - Analytical or scientific software development services

72316000 - Data analysis services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,700,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,740,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,640,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED
Contact Name
Betty Robinson
Contact Email
betty.robinson@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
14
Supplier Names

ACCENTURE

AFRY MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

ANALYSYS MASON

ANALYTIC ENGINES

CGI IT

DECISION LAB

EA TECHNOLOGY

ERNST & YOUNG

FRONTIER ECONOMICS

KPMG

RICARDO AEA

THREEPWOOD CONSULTING

TURNER & TOWNSEND

VE3 GLOBAL

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