Scope
Reference
S1224 (2025) Specialist Communications Support Services
Description
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.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,584,000 excluding VAT
- £1,900,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 14 November 2025 to 13 November 2028
- Possible extension to 13 November 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
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
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79416000 - Public relations services
- 79416100 - Public relations management services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services
- 79430000 - Crisis management services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
1
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1224 (2025) Specialist Communications Support Services
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1224 (2025) Specialist Communications Support Services
Technical ability conditions of participation
As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1224 (2025) Specialist Communications Support Services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 June 2025, 3:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
19 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above mentioned address
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Suppliers to be invited to tender
Maximum 6 suppliers
Selection criteria:
As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1224 (2025) Specialist Communications Support Services.
Award decision date (estimated)
6 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1224 (2025) Specialist Communications Support Services |
Quality | 60% |
| Price | As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1224 (2025) Specialist Communications Support Services |
Price | 40% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1224 (2025) Specialist Communications Support Services
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address included within this notice with the reference project S1224 (2025) Specialist Communications Support Services.
Contracting authority
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
- Companies House: NI026041
120 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5HT
United Kingdom
Contact name: Noreen Magowan
Email: procurement@nienetworks.co.uk
Website: http://www.nienetworks.co.uk
Organisation type: Private utility
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland