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Provision of Managed Service for Operational Telecoms Network (OTN)

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Mar 2026 at 16:11

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Jul 2025 at 17:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (NIE Networks) has awarded a contract for the provision of a managed service for their Operational Telecoms Network (OTN), with Vodafone Ltd as the chosen supplier. The procurement process followed a competitive flexible procedure under Northern Irish devolved regulations and UK legal framework. Valued at £104,000,000, the contract term spans from 1st October 2026 to 9th March 2031, with an option for a three-year extension. This contract focuses on telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services, crucial for enhancing connectivity across multiple points in the network. Key procurement stages included the tender process, the evaluation period ending on 31st March 2026, and the contract's formal signature scheduled for 23rd April 2026. The service will be implemented in the United Kingdom's Northern region.

This managed service contract provides significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications industry, particularly those specialising in network operations, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management. Companies capable of offering comprehensive solutions including NOC, SOC, SIEM, and equipment procurement stand to benefit from this framework agreement. By aligning with the service demands of NIE Networks and its emphasis on management precision and cybersecurity, businesses can leverage their expertise to deliver quality service while driving growth through involvement in high-value projects supported under the UK’s regulatory framework. Furthermore, the inclusion of third-party procurement expands opportunities for specialist firms to contribute their skills in rigging, tower inspections, and fibre works, potentially fostering broader business partnerships and collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Managed Service for Operational Telecoms Network (OTN)

Notice Description

NIE Networks intends, following the process outlined in this Invitation to Tender, to appoint Suppliers to enter into a Framework Agreement for the provision of the Services , as detailed below. The main scope of responsibilities will include the following: * Management and operation of all the infrastructure elements that the OTN comprises. This will include the management of third parties who undertake specialist functions, e.g. rigging, tower inspections & fibre works. * Responsibility for the maintenance and provision of end-to-end connectivity down to individual circuit level between various points on the Customer's networks. * Provision of a single point of contact for all matters concerning the operation and management of the OTN. * Provision of a single point of contact for all matters concerning the cybersecurity of the OTN * Provision of in-house NOC, SOC and SIEM * Procurement of services and equipment from third-party providers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Option to extend for 3 years following initial contract period

Renewal: Option to extend for 3 years following initial contract period

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026432-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

42961200 - Scada or equivalent system

50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£104,100,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£104,100,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£104,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 9 Mar 2031 4-5 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
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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

Vodafone Ltd

Further Information

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