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title: "IF029 - Software Systems Engineers Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037547"
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# IF029 - Software Systems Engineers Framework

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037547

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## Summary

The NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED has recently awarded a contract for the "IF029 - Software Systems Engineers Framework" under the services category. The contract consists of four lots, with suppliers such as Scotts Electrical Services Ltd and Pronto Automation Systems Ltd being awarded. The total contract value is 5,000,000 GBP, with a contract period signed on 2023-11-14 for 3 years, allowing a further 2 + 1 years extension. The active procurement stage is in the "award" phase.

This procurement process by NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED offers opportunities for SMEs providing technical support services and software programming and consultancy services in the UK. The selective procurement method involves a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. Suppliers can expect long-term contracts with renewal possibilities, creating a stable environment for growth. Interested businesses should closely monitor future tender opportunities for this framework to expand their market presence and collaborate effectively.

## Notice

Software Systems Engineers Framework. The Contract is split into four (4) lots. These being; * Lots 1-3 - Software System Engineers Service * Lot 4 - Software System Engineers Specialist Support Service. See Specification for further information.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Customer Services and Operational Service Provision Geographical ICA Operational Area North East

Software Systems Engineers Framework. The Contract is split into four (4) lots. These being; * Lots 1-3 - Software System Engineers Service * Lot 4 - Software System Engineers Specialist Support Service. See Specification for further information.

Options: Contract period is 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 + 1 years.

Renewal: Contract period is 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 + 1 years.

Lot 2 - Customer Services and Operational Service Provision Geographical ICA Operational Area South East

Software Systems Engineers Framework. The Contract is split into four (4) lots. These being; * Lots 1-3 - Software System Engineers Service * Lot 4 - Software System Engineers Specialist Support Service. See Specification for further information.

Options: Contract period is 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 + 1 years.

Renewal: Contract period is 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 + 1 years.

Lot 3 - Customer Services and Operational Service Provision Geographical ICA Operational Area West

Software Systems Engineers Framework. The Contract is split into four (4) lots. These being; * Lots 1-3 - Software System Engineers Service * Lot 4 - Software System Engineers Specialist Support Service. See Specification for further information.

Options: Contract period is 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 + 1 years.

Renewal: Contract period is 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 + 1 years.

Lot 4 - Capital Schemes across 1 geographical area province wide and for provision of Asset Delivery and Capital Works schemes

Software Systems Engineers Framework. The Contract is split into four (4) lots. These being; * Lots 1-3 - Software System Engineers Service * Lot 4 - Software System Engineers Specialist Support Service. See Specification for further information.

Options: Contract period is 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 + 1 years.

Renewal: Contract period is 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 + 1 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002106-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This contract is for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a total of 3 years. Therefore renewal is expected in 3-6 years. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,714,285 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT14 6TE |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Park |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | ASHDALE ENGINEERING; BSG CIVIL ENGINEERING; GLOBAL AUTOMATION (NI; PROFITEC SOLUTIONS; PRONTO AUTOMATION SYSTEMS; SCOTTS ELECTRICAL SERVICES; TES GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71356300 - Technical support services
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2024 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002106-2024
- 25 May 2023 at 08:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014866-2023
- 13 Oct 2022 at 08:07 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028782-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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