Tender

DoJ NIPS Prisoner Telephone System PME

NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE

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Tender

06 Mar 2025 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Prison Service is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of a new Prisoner Telephone System, categorized under telecommunications services. The procuring entity is CPD Supplies & Services Division, which operates from Belfast, Northern Ireland. The tender period is set to conclude on 21 March 2025, with an enquiry period ending on 18 March 2025. This procurement process follows an open competition method and includes electronic submissions. The contract period will begin on 1 October 2025 and could extend until 30 September 2032 if renewal options are exercised. This initiative falls under the UK legislation 2023/54 and complies with the Northern Irish devolved regulations.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in telecommunications services, telecommunication equipment, IT services, and network solutions. By securing this contract, businesses can achieve substantial growth due to the scale and scope of the project, serving the entire Northern Ireland Prison Service. Companies with capabilities in providing robust and secure telecommunications systems, particularly those experienced in government contracts, will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. The open competition format and the extended contract period further enhance the attractiveness of this opportunity for interested suppliers.

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Notice Title

DoJ NIPS Prisoner Telephone System PME

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Prison Service is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Supplier to provide a Prisoner Phone System. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers a significant opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement the Northern Ireland Prison Service wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Possible 2 options to extend of up to 12 months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ea32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008240-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32400000 - Networks

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE
Additional Buyers

CPD SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 3SR
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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