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S1224 (2025) Specialist Communications Support Services

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 15:56

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 May 2025 at 16:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited has concluded an award for the procurement of Specialist Communications Support Services under the title 'S1224 (2025) Specialist Communications Support Services'. This contract, governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations, falls within the utilities sector and encompasses public relations and communication management services. The buying organisation is based in Belfast, UK, with Noreen Magowan as the contact point. The procurement process followed a selective method — a competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include the award date set on 12 February 2026, with the framework agreement set to commence on 3 March 2026 and lasting until 2 March 2029, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. The contract's total gross value is £1,900,800, and the standstill period concludes on 23 February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth in the communications sector, particularly for small and medium enterprises specialising in public relations and crisis management services. Businesses adept in delivering high-quality communications support and consultancy services will be well-suited to compete. The procurement method allows for a focused selection of suppliers, enabling businesses that can demonstrate exceptional quality in their offerings to stand out. Given the flexible nature of the procedure and potential option for extension, there are prospects for sustained engagement and business expansion for suppliers capable of meeting NIE Networks' strategic communication needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S1224 (2025) Specialist Communications Support Services

Notice Description

NIE Networks wishes to award a Framework Agreement for the provision of Specialist Communications Services. NIE Networks wishes to procure services in the following and related areas: The Supplier will be expected to support the company on general communication requirements, as well as implementing plans and delivering communication services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Framework Agreement period is three years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a further two years

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05194d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013084-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

79430000 - Crisis management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,584,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,584,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,584,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Morrow Communications

Further Information

Notice Documents

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