Information Systems Services Framework Agreement

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      "features": "This is a two-stage procedure. \n1. Procurement Specific Questionnaire including a Confidentiality Agreement. \n2. Invitation to Negotiate. \nFurther detail in relation to the requirements can be found in the documents available from the eTendering Portal."
    },
    "procurementMethod": "selective",
    "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure",
    "recurrence": {
      "dates": [
        {
          "startDate": "2033-04-01T23:59:59+01:00"
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    "specialRegime": [
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    "status": "active",
    "submissionMethodDetails": "The Procurement Specific Questions and Invitation to Negotiate will be published via Northern Powergrid\u0027s eTendering Tool, Jaggaer. \nhttps://northernpowergrid.tlb.app.jaggaer.com/\nSuppliers need to register a supplier account in order to access Northern Powergrid\u2019s procurement opportunities.  Click on the \u201cHow to Register\u201d button on the Jaggaer home screen for further guidance.",
    "submissionTerms": {
      "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed",
      "languages": [
        "en"
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        "description": "For Lots 1 to 7 (inclusive) a contract will be awarded to the most advantageous tender per Lot. \nFor Lots 8 to 10 (inclusive) contracts will be awarded to all bidders that meet the award criteria per Lot. Future requirements will be called off under the framework agreement via either direct awards or mini competitions.",
        "method": "withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition",
        "type": "closed"
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      "hasFrameworkAgreement": true
    },
    "title": "Information Systems Services Framework Agreement",
    "value": {
      "amountGross": 455000000,
      "currency": "GBP"
    }
  }
}