Scope
Reference
CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy
Description
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.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £6,560,000 excluding VAT
- £7,872,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 June 2026 to 30 June 2029
- Possible extension to 30 June 2033
- 7 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
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).
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 for up to a further two x two years (four years).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 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
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Lot 1. CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy - General Consultancy Services
Description
This Lot is concerned with the engagement of organisations with extensive experience of providing Digital, Data & IT consultancy to large utility organisations.
Lot value (estimated)
- £6,560,000 excluding VAT
- £7,872,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy - Data Protection Consultancy Services
Description
This Lot is concerned with the engagement of organisations with extensive experience of providing Data Protection advice and guidance to large organisations.
Lot value (estimated)
- £6,560,000 excluding VAT
- £7,872,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy - Independent EA Assurance Services
Description
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £6,560,000 excluding VAT
- £7,872,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
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 CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 November 2025, 3:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
19 November 2025, 3:00pm
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
Award decision date (estimated)
30 June 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 30 June 2032
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy Tender |
Quality |
| Price | As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy Tender |
Price |
Weighting description
As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy Tender
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 CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy
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 specified within this notice with the reference project CA298 (2026) Digital, Data & IT Consultancy
Contracting authority
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
- Companies House: NI026041
120 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5HT
United Kingdom
Organisation type: Private utility
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland