--- title: "CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cff7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05cff7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cff7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cff7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED" published: "2025-10-20" --- # CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cff7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05cff7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cff7.json) ## Summary Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited has initiated a competitive procurement process for a framework agreement titled "CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy". The procurement falls under the category of IT services and includes consulting, software development, internet support, and data protection. It is organised into three distinct lots: General Consultancy Services, Data Protection Consultancy Services, and Independent EA Assurance Services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with major deadlines including an enquiry period end date on 10th November 2025 and an expression of interest deadline on 19th November 2025. Organisations based in the UK are invited to provide digital, IT, and data services under this framework. This tender presents considerable business development opportunities, particularly for firms with strong capabilities in digital, data, and IT services, especially those experienced in working with large utility organisations or regulated environments. Successful bidders will be awarded a place on the framework, with a possibility of contracts extending over several years. Participation could diversify a company's portfolio and solidify its standing as a significant supplier within the utilities sector. Both small and large enterprises, particularly those specialising in IT consultancy, data protection, or enterprise assurance services, will find this an excellent opportunity to expand their market reach. ## Notice NIE Networks now wishes to award a Framework Agreement for Digital, IT and Data Services. This procurement relates to Framework Digital, IT and Data Consultancy Services. This framework agreement comprises of three Lots. Lot 1 General Consultancy Services Lot 2 Data Protection Consultancy Services Lot 3 Independent EA Assurance Services Following the procurement process, successful suppliers will be selected for each Lot and placed on the Framework. For further information and documentation, please visit eSourcingNI. ### Lot Information CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy - General Consultancy Services This Lot is concerned with the engagement of organisations with extensive experience of providing Digital, Data & IT consultancy to large utility organisations. Options: The Framework Agreement period is three years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend for up to a further two x two years (four years). Renewal: The Framework Agreement period is three years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend for up to a further two x two years (four years). CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy - Data Protection Consultancy Services This Lot is concerned with the engagement of organisations with extensive experience of providing Data Protection advice and guidance to large organisations. Options: The Framework Agreement period is three years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend for up to a further two x two years (four years). Renewal: The Framework Agreement period is three years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend for up to a further two x two years (four years). CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy - Independent EA Assurance Services This Lot is concerned with the engagement of organisations with extensive experience of providing Independent EA Assurance services to large utility and/or regulated organisations. Options: The Framework Agreement period is three years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend for up to a further two x two years (four years). Renewal: The Framework Agreement period is three years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend for up to a further two x two years (four years). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066789-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 | | Recurrence | 2032-06-30 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,560,000 | | Lots value | £6,560,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## 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 - 72224100 - System implementation planning services - 79610000 - Placement services of personnel ## Release History - 20 Oct 2025 at 14:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066789-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066789-2025 20th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk - https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.ukTendersorrequeststoparticipatemustbesubmittedtotheabovementionedaddress - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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