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title: "S1110 (2024) Mobile Telecoms Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040fb0"
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buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LTD"
published: "2024-11-07"
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# S1110 (2024) Mobile Telecoms Services

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040fb0

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## Summary

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd (NIE Networks) is undertaking a procurement process to appoint an Economic Operator for the provision of Mobile Telecoms Services. This procurement is being conducted under a framework agreement and falls within the services industry category, specifically for Mobile-telephone services (CPV code 64212000). The procurement method is a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The key deadlines include the tender period ending on 5th December 2023, and the invitation for the second stage to be issued on 17th January 2024. The framework agreement aims to secure services such as mobile airtime (calls, texts, data), and mobile equipment and accessories. The initial contract period is set for five years, with an option to extend for up to three additional years, culminating in a possible total duration of eight years.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating within the telecoms sector, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive mobile communication solutions. The framework agreement is designed to support NIE Networks' requirements for business calls, data services, and procurement of mobile devices and accessories. Businesses specialising in telecom services, offering competitive rates and quality service for roaming, especially within the Republic of Ireland, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The potential value of the contract, totalling £7,743,120, provides substantial growth opportunities for SMEs, especially those with expertise in offering enhanced messaging services, wireless communication protocols, and advanced data services such as GPRS and EDGE.

## Notice

NIE Networks wishes to appoint an Economic Operator to enter into a framework agreement for the provision of Mobile Telecoms Services to include; The provision of Mobile Telecoms Services will include, but not be limited to; * The provision of mobile 'airtime' services (calls, texts, and data) * The provision of mobile Equipment (mobile phones, tablets and data dongles) and accessories (cases, screen protectors, chargers & charging cables). Economic Operators will be required to provide solutions capable of supporting NIE's mobile services requirements for mobile business calls, mobile business data and the purchase of equipment and accessories. Roaming services will also be required with particular importance to Roaming provision & rates within the Republic of Ireland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

IE Networks wishes to appoint an Economic Operator to enter into a framework agreement for the provision of Mobile Telecoms Services to include; The provision of Mobile Telecoms Services will include, but not be limited to; * The provision of mobile 'airtime' services (calls, texts, and data) * The provision of mobile Equipment (mobile phones, tablets and data dongles) and accessories (cases, screen protectors, chargers & charging cables). Economic Operators will be required to provide solutions capable of supporting NIE's mobile services requirements for mobile business calls, mobile business data and the purchase of equipment and accessories. Roaming services will also be required with particular importance to Roaming provision & rates within the Republic of Ireland.

Options: The Contracting Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint an Economic Operator to enter into a Framework Agreement for the provision of Mobile Telecoms Services. The Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

Renewal: The renewal tender process will be launched in year seven (7) of this contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036113-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 7 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,743,120 |
| Lots value | £7,743,120 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,123,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LTD |
| Locality | BELFAST, |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT9 5HT |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARCLAY COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64212000 - Mobile-telephone services
- 64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services
- 64212200 - Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) services
- 64212300 - Multimedia Message Service (MMS) services
- 64212400 - Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) services
- 64212500 - General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) services
- 64212600 - Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution (EDGE) services
- 64212700 - Universal Mobile Telephone System (UMTS) services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2024 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036113-2024
- 27 Oct 2023 at 12:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031802-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nienetworks.co.uk
- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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