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title: "CA295 Technical Resource Augmentation Framework"
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# CA295 Technical Resource Augmentation Framework

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0445e1

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd is progressing with its CA295 Technical Resource Augmentation Framework, focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. This framework agreement comprises multiple lots with experienced technical resources, classified under CPV code 72000000, aimed at supporting various platforms including Business Applications, ArcGIS, Maximo, TIBCO, and SAP in Northern Ireland. The procurement is in the award stage with contracts signed on 1st May 2025, active for up to three years with potential extensions, fully managed through a negotiated procedure following initial competition. The locations involved are predominantly across Northern Ireland, addressing the needs under the electricity sector classification.

This tender opens substantial opportunities for businesses equipped to provide specialised IT services, as framework agreements are established across several lots with significant financial investment. Entities possessing expertise in software development, programming services, systems consultancy, and personnel placement will find this contract particularly suitable. The selective procurement method ensures businesses that demonstrate high competence and suitability have distinct competitive advantages to enter long-term collaborative agreements, aiding business growth and continuous engagement with Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd's evolving IT landscape requirements.

## Notice

The Contracting Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint Economic Operators to enter into separate Framework Agreements for the provision of Technical Resource Augmentation across a number of separate lots. Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) 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 two (2) optional period of up to four (4) years, with a total potential duration of seven (7) years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Business Applications Support & Development Resources

NIE Networks has established a panel of 8 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 - ArcGIS Support & Development Resources

NIE Networks has placed a panel of three organisations and appointed each on to framework agreements for this Lot 2, in accordance with the ITT documentation. The engagement of organisations who can deliver experienced technical resources who can undertake support and development across the NIE Networks' ArcGIS landscape, in response to an NIE Networks specification of requirements 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.

Lot 3 - Maximo Support & Development Services

NIE Networks has placed a panel of five organisations and appointed each on to framework agreements for this Lot 3, in accordance with the ITT documentation. The engagement of organisations who can deliver experienced technical resources who can undertake support and development across the NIE Networks' Maximo landscape, in response to an NIE Networks specification of requirements. 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.

Lot 4 - TIBCO Support & Development Services

NIE Networks has placed a panel of three organisations and appointed each on to framework agreements for this Lot 4, in accordance with the ITT documentation. The engagement of organisations who can deliver experienced technical resources who can undertake support and development across the NIE Networks' TIBCO landscape, in response to an NIE Networks specification of requirements. 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.

Lot 5 - SAP Support & Development Resources

The engagement of organisations who can deliver experienced technical resources who can undertake support and development across the NIE Networks' SAP landscape, in response to an NIE Networks specification of requirements.

Options: The Contracting Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint Economic Operators to enter into separate Framework Agreements for the provision of Technical Resource Augmentation across a number of separate lots. Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) 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 two (2) optional period of up to four (4) years, with a total potential duration of seven (7) years.

Lot 5 SAP Support & Development Resources

NIE Networks has placed a panel of six organisations and appointed each on to framework agreements for this Lot 2, in accordance with the ITT documentation. The engagement of organisations who can deliver experienced technical resources who can undertake support and development across the NIE Networks' SAP landscape, in response to an NIE Networks specification of requirements. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027704-2025 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000,000 |
| Lots value | £33,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, 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 | 13 |
| Supplier names | ACCENTURE; COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE; ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE IRELAND; ERNST & YOUNG; ERNST YOUNG; EXPLEO TECHNOLOGY; IBM; OCC COMPUTER PERSONNEL (NORTHERN; OVE ARUP & PARTNERS; SWORD IT SOLUTIONS; TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES; VE3 GLOBAL; VERSION 1 SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software
- 72212000 - Programming services of application software
- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
- 72224100 - System implementation planning services
- 72253200 - Systems support services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027704-2025
- 6 Mar 2024 at 09:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007134-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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