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S1055 2017 NIE Networks IT MS Procurement

NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "S1055 2017 NIE Networks IT MS Procurement" is being conducted by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited, focusing on IT services within consulting, software development, Internet, and support categories. This tender involves the outsourcing of ICT and business processes across several areas, including desktop, application, and network services in Northern Ireland. The procurement stage is currently in the award and contract update phase, with the contract initially signed on 10 May 2017. The contract has undergone amendments, including an increase in budget from £110 million to £127 million due to unforeseen costs. The procurement process follows legal and regulatory guidelines outlined by the CELEX scheme and adheres to European procurement regulations under Directive 2014/25/EU.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those with expertise in managed services, SAP support, and cyber security. Companies with a proven track record in delivering comprehensive IT solutions, especially on a large scale, would be well-suited to benefit. The project offers extended engagement over several years, indicating potential for sustained business growth and development. The primary supplier on this contract is ATOS IT Services UK Limited, suggesting that businesses capable of operating at large scales and enhancing robust IT infrastructure services would find valuable prospects in this opportunity.

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Notice Title

S1055 2017 NIE Networks IT MS Procurement

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of outsourcing of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and business processes. The managed service contract includes any or all of the following services: desktop managed services; general application managed services;LAN and WAN services; desktop voice services; contact center services; customer billing managed services;SAP support and development services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086551-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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
£127,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED
Contact Name
Angela Hutton
Contact Email
angela.hutton@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

ATOS IT SERVICES

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