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title: "CA296 (2024) - Data & Architecture Specialist Resource Augmentation"
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# CA296 (2024) - Data & Architecture Specialist Resource Augmentation

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044467

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## Summary

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (NIE Networks), based in Belfast, has initiated a tender for the procurement of information technology services under the title "CA296 (2024) - Data & Architecture Specialist Resource Augmentation". This procurement, falling under the services category, involves establishing framework panels for data and architecture specialists. The panel aims to support NIE Networks' Data and IT teams, specifically aiding in the analysis, reporting, and program delivery. This selective procurement follows a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. Tender submissions closed on 3rd April 2024, with the second-stage invitations dispatched towards the end of April 2024. The framework agreements are planned for a period of three years, with potential extensions, allowing flexibility and sustained collaboration.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, software development, and technical consultancy to expand their client base and expertise. Companies proficient in systems analysis, programming, and data services would be particularly well-suited to participate, as these roles are critical for supporting NIE Networks' strategic goals. With a total contract value of £13 million, including specific provisions for potential extensions, this procurement is an attractive option for firms looking to engage in long-term partnerships and demonstrate their capabilities in a competitive landscape. Suppliers who can leverage their technical expertise and collaborate closely with NIE Networks' teams will find this opportunity conducive to business growth.

## Notice

NIE Networks wanted to establish framework panels of suitably qualified and experienced service providers who could provide resources for the following areas: Lot 1 - Data Specialists - Provision of data development resources to assist the inhouse Data Team in the analysis and reporting of business data. Lot 2 - Architecture Specialists - Provision of technical architect resources to assist the inhouse IT Team in the delivery of the RP7 programme of work. The resulting framework panels are for provision of professional service provision. In order to meet all of the business needs, NIE Networks appointed suitably qualified and experienced Data & Architecture Specialists (under separate Framework Panels for each Lot, with the individual successful bidders), to provide the services by working closely with the IT Team.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Data Specialists

NIE Networks has established a panel of six organisations and appointed each on to framework agreements for this Lot 1, in accordance with the ITT documentation. It was envisaged to acquire experienced data specialists who can provide support and development services across the current data landscape and possible new data technology areas which may be implemented during the period of the framework agreement. The framework for this lot has been awarded for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend (entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks) for up to a further 2 periods of up to 2 years each. That is a possible 7 years in total (3 years, with optional 2 x 2-year extensions).

Options: Optional extension period of further 2 periods of up to 2 years each.

Lot 2 - Architecture Specialists

NIE Networks has placed a panel of five organisations and appointed each on to framework agreements for this Lot 2, in accordance with the ITT documentation. It was envisaged to acquire experienced architects who can provide services across the current landscape and possible new technology areas which may be implemented during the period of the framework agreement. The framework for this lot is awarded for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend (entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks) for up to a further 2 periods of up to 2 years each. That is a possible 7 years in total (3 years, with optional 2 x 2-year extensions).

Options: Optional extension period of a further 2 periods of up to 2 years each.

Renewal: 2 Optional extension periods of up to 2 years each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050540-2025 |
| 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 | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000,000 |
| Lots value | £13,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED |
| 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | ACCENTURE; CGI IT; ERNST & YOUNG; KPMG IRELAND; OCC COMPUTER PERSONNEL (NORTHERN; VERSION 1 SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services
- 72110000 - Hardware selection consultancy services
- 72120000 - Hardware disaster-recovery consultancy services
- 72130000 - Computer-site planning consultancy services
- 72140000 - Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services
- 72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72212482 - Business intelligence software development services
- 72212600 - Database and operating software development services
- 72212610 - Database software development services
- 72212732 - Data security software development services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
- 72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services
- 72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services
- 72224100 - System implementation planning services
- 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services
- 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services
- 72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services
- 72243000 - Programming services
- 72244000 - Prototyping services
- 72246000 - Systems consultancy services
- 72262000 - Software development services
- 72263000 - Software implementation services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 12:47 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050540-2025
- 3 Feb 2025 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003468-2025
- 29 Feb 2024 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006564-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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