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S1210 (2025) Public Information and Awareness Campaigns

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd

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16 Oct 2025 at 11:50

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22 Oct 2024 at 14:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd has completed the procurement process for the "S1210 (2025) Public Information and Awareness Campaigns," focusing on advertising services, classified under CPV code 79341000. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this contract involves creating awareness campaigns addressing areas such as safety, recruitment, and security supply, with a negotiated procedure method following a prior call for competition. The procurement process culminated in the award and signing of the contract on 13 October 2025, totalling £2,420,000. The procurement stage includes a framework agreement spanning three years, with potential extensions adding up to five years in total.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in advertising and marketing services, particularly those specialising in creative concepts, media planning, and campaign management. Small to medium-sized enterprises, like Genesis Advertising Ltd, who are adept at managing large-scale public awareness initiatives across Northern Ireland, would find this contract a strategic opportunity to expand their portfolio. Businesses with expertise in delivering comprehensive advertising solutions that address key social issues stand to benefit from engaging with NIE Networks, potentially leading to long-term partnerships through the framework agreement options.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S1210 (2025) Public Information and Awareness Campaigns

Notice Description

NIE Networks wishes to procure services in the following and related areas: 1. Creative concept and design, 2. Media and digital planning and buying, 3. Advertising campaign management including evaluation and general advice and assistance in regard to advertising across Northern Ireland. The contractor will be required to support NIE Networks core team of communications and media specialists by delivering campaigns in the following areas: * Safety * Recruitment * Vulnerable customers * Security of supply Please note this list is not exhaustive

Lot Information

Lot 1

NIE Networks wishes to procure services in the following and related areas: 1. Creative concept and design, 2. Media and digital planning and buying, 3. Advertising campaign management including evaluation and general advice and assistance in regard to advertising across Northern Ireland. The contractor will be required to support NIE Networks core team of communications and media specialists by delivering campaigns in the following areas: * Safety * Recruitment * Vulnerable customers * Security of supply Please note this list is not exhaustive

Options: The Framework Agreement period is 3 years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two additional 2 year extension periods. Potential total Framework Agreement duration of 5 years.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement period is 3 (three) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a further 2 (two) years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b026
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065868-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,420,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,420,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,420,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
60 months

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST,
Postcode
BT9 5HT
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Genesis Advertising Ltd

Further Information

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