Planning

Subscription Services Framework

NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 11:40

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Energy System Operator Limited, a public undertaking organisation, is embarking on the planning stage for a Subscription Services Framework, aimed at acquiring utilities and energy research and development data subscription services. This procurement is categorised under services with a focus on subscription services (CPV: 79980000) and involves significant investment, with a total estimated value of £38,680,530. The procurement process is set to be conducted under a framework agreement, with the contract period planned from 31 January 2026 to 30 January 2030. The operation is based in Wokingham, United Kingdom, under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54. Noteworthy dates include the publication of further notices expected by 1 September 2025.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in data subscription services, particularly those with capabilities in utilities and energy sectors. Companies experienced in delivering framework agreements would find this tender particularly appealing due to the long-term engagement proposed. The substantial contract value signals the potential for significant revenue generation and business growth. Industry players, ranging from SMEs to larger corporates able to provide comprehensive subscription services, are well-suited to compete in this market, especially those looking to expand their service offerings within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subscription Services Framework

Notice Description

Provision of utilities and energy research and development data subscription services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05223e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026236-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,233,775 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nesoprocurement@neso.energy
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG41 5BN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Winnersh
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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