Planning

Electricity Network Management System (IEMS) Software Subscription

NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 15:30

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the National Energy System Operator Limited, focuses on acquiring a software subscription for an Integrated Electricity Management System (IEMS) to enhance network operations and optimisation. The procurement, categorised under software package and information systems, is in the planning stage with a competitive flexible procedure anticipated. Located in Wokingham, United Kingdom, the process aims to establish the contract by 31st July 2027, with a projected completion by 31st October 2031, and potential extensions until 2034. A future notice is expected by 30th April 2027, providing further details and opportunities to express interest.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in large-scale network management systems. Companies experienced in implementing and supporting complex software solutions will find this opportunity well-aligned with their capabilities. Given the competitive flexible procedure, businesses with a strategic approach to adapting solutions to client needs can gain substantial business growth, establishing long-term partnerships with a prominent public undertaking in the UK's energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electricity Network Management System (IEMS) Software Subscription

Notice Description

Subscription for Integrated Electricity Management System software supporting network operations and optimisation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a223
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048231-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 202712 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2027 - 31 Oct 2031 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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