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Provision of Managed Service for Operational Telecoms Network (OTN)

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

Buyer Address: 120 Malone Road, Belfast, UK, BT9 5HT, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@nienetworks.co.uk

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
104100000.0 GBP
Gross: 104100000.0 GBP
Published
11 Jul 2025, 16:07
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039426-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Option to extend for 3 years following initial contract period

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 104,100,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-10-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2031-09-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (60%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (40%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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