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TIBCO Platform Subscription

NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS

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21 Feb 2025 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks has completed the procurement process for a TIBCO Platform Subscription under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). This contract, aimed at addressing urgent operational needs, saw Cloud Software Operations (Ireland) Limited as the successful supplier. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland (region UKN), the procurement fell under the 'goods' category and was executed through a limited process due to the extreme urgency. The contract was awarded on 21st February 2025, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software and IT solutions, particularly those offering bespoke software packages, business transaction software, and subscription services. The procurement method involved direct award due to urgency, indicating potential for businesses that can respond swiftly and efficiently to such needs. Companies with capabilities in delivering specific industry software and utilities, especially those aligned with electricity and utility sectors, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

TIBCO Platform Subscription

Notice Description

TIBCO Platform Subscription

Lot Information

Lot 1

TIBCO Platform Subscription. Additional information: A competitive procurement exercise to source this requirement from another vendor is not possible due to the need to progress the outputs urgently, until such times as a new procurement process is in place.

Procurement Information

A competitive procurement exercise to source this requirement from another vendor is not possible due to the need to progress the outputs urgently, until such times as a new procurement process is in place.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e72d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006945-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

48700000 - Software package utilities

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stephen.oneill@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

CLOUD SOFTWARE OPERATIONS (IRELAND

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