Provision of Managed Service for Operational Telecoms Network (OTN)

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks LimitedcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-055e07Procurement Act 2023pending

Estimated value

Awarded value

Awarded 23 Mar 2026

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

23 Mar 2026

Description

NIE Networks intends, following the process outlined in this Invitation to Tender, to appoint Suppliers to enter into a Framework Agreement for the provision of the Services , as detailed below. The main scope of responsibilities will include the following: • Management and operation of all the infrastructure elements that the OTN comprises. This will include the management of third parties who undertake specialist functions, e.g. rigging, tower inspections & fibre works. • Responsibility for the maintenance and provision of end-to-end connectivity down to individual circuit level between various points on the Customer’s networks. • Provision of a single point of contact for all matters concerning the operation and management of the OTN. • Provision of a single point of contact for all matters concerning the cybersecurity of the OTN • Provision of in-house NOC, SOC and SIEM • Procurement of services and equipment from third-party providers.

Scope

Reference
S1057 2026
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Sept 2026 to 30 Sept 2031
Possible extension to 30 Sept 2034

Option to extend for 3 years following initial contract period

CPV classifications
50332000
42961200
64200000
Contract locations
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Qualityquality60.00%
Costcost40.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address included within this notice with the reference project S1057 Provision of Managed Service for Operational Telecoms Network (OTN)

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

Award date

23 Mar 2026

Contract start

30 Sept 2026

Contract end

09 Mar 2031

Awarded to
VL
CH 01471587