Procurement

Provision of Managed Service for Operational Telecoms Network (OTN)

  • Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-055e07

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.

Notices

UK6: Contract award notice

Notice identifier
2026/S 000-026432
Published
23 March 2026, 4:11pm

UK4: Tender notice

Notice identifier
2025/S 000-039426
Published
11 July 2025, 5:07pm