---
title: "S1224 (2025) Specialist Communications Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05194d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# S1224 (2025) Specialist Communications Support Services

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05194d

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## Summary

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited has concluded an award for the procurement of Specialist Communications Support Services under the title 'S1224 (2025) Specialist Communications Support Services'. This contract, governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations, falls within the utilities sector and encompasses public relations and communication management services. The buying organisation is based in Belfast, UK, with Noreen Magowan as the contact point. The procurement process followed a selective method — a competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include the award date set on 12 February 2026, with the framework agreement set to commence on 3 March 2026 and lasting until 2 March 2029, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. The contract's total gross value is £1,900,800, and the standstill period concludes on 23 February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth in the communications sector, particularly for small and medium enterprises specialising in public relations and crisis management services. Businesses adept in delivering high-quality communications support and consultancy services will be well-suited to compete. The procurement method allows for a focused selection of suppliers, enabling businesses that can demonstrate exceptional quality in their offerings to stand out. Given the flexible nature of the procedure and potential option for extension, there are prospects for sustained engagement and business expansion for suppliers capable of meeting NIE Networks' strategic communication needs.

## Notice

NIE Networks wishes to award a Framework Agreement for the provision of Specialist Communications Services. NIE Networks wishes to procure services in the following and related areas: The Supplier will be expected to support the company on general communication requirements, as well as implementing plans and delivering communication services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Framework Agreement period is three years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a further two years

Renewal: The Framework Agreement period is three years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a further two years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013084-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,584,000 |
| Lots value | £1,584,000 |
| Awards value | £1,584,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services
- 79416100 - Public relations management services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services
- 79430000 - Crisis management services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 15:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013084-2026
- 20 May 2025 at 15:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023418-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013084-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023418-2025
  20th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nienetworks.co.uk
- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.ukTendersorrequeststoparticipatemustbesubmittedtotheabovementionedaddress
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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