Official UK procurement notice
CA296 (2024) - Data & Architecture Specialist Resource Augmentation
Authority: Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (Public body)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionNIE Networks wanted to establish framework panels of suitably qualified and experienced service providers who could provide resources for the following areas:
Lot 1 - Data Specialists - Provision of data development resources to assist the inhouse Data Team in the analysis and reporting of business data.
Lot 2 - Architecture Specialists - Provision of technical architect resources to assist the inhouse IT Team in the delivery of the RP7 programme of work.
The resulting framework panels are for provision of professional service provision.
In order to meet all of the business needs, NIE Networks appointed suitably qualified and experienced Data & Architecture Specialists (under separate Framework Panels for each Lot, with the individual successful bidders), to provide the services by working closely with the IT Team.
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How this framework works
From the published notice- Bids received
- 14 bids on the busiest of 2 lots · 6 suppliers appointed
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published valueLot #1Data SpecialistsCancelledPublished value£6,000,000
NIE Networks has established a panel of six organisations and appointed each on to framework agreements for this Lot 1, in accordance with the ITT documentation.
It was envisaged to acquire experienced data specialists who can provide support and development services across the current data landscape and possible new data technology areas which may be implemented during the period of the framework agreement.
The framework for this lot has been awarded for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend (entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks) for up to a further 2 periods of up to 2 years each. That is a possible 7 years in total (3 years, with optional 2 x 2-year extensions).
Lot #2Architecture SpecialistsCancelledRenewalPublished value£7,000,000
NIE Networks has placed a panel of five organisations and appointed each on to framework agreements for this Lot 2, in accordance with the ITT documentation.
It was envisaged to acquire experienced architects who can provide services across the current landscape and possible new technology areas which may be implemented during the period of the framework agreement.
The framework for this lot is awarded for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend (entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks) for up to a further 2 periods of up to 2 years each. That is a possible 7 years in total (3 years, with optional 2 x 2-year extensions).
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- “CA296 (2024) - Data & Architecture Specialist Resource Augmentation” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 29 Feb 2024, 15:44 GMT
- Last source update
- 21 Aug 2025, 13:47 BST
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-050540- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-044467Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 3 Apr 2024, 15:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 180 days from the deadline
Timeline
3 Apr 2024 → 21 Aug 2025 · 3 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown3 Apr 2024, 15:00 BST
- Invitations to tender expected30 Apr 2024, 00:00 BST
- Notice published21 Aug 2025, 13:47 BST
Notice history
2 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 3 Feb 2025- Status changed to complete3 Feb 2025, 13:02 GMT
- Buyer details updated3 Feb 2025, 13:02 GMT
Published amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | TextThe contractor is an SME · V.2.3 | For the following Contractors: Accenture Limited CGI IT UK Limited Ernst & Young LLP KPMG Ireland Version 1 Software Limited The contractor is an SME : Yes | The contractor is an SME : No | |
| — | TextThe contractor is an SME · V.2.3 | For the following Contractors: Accenture Limited CGI IT UK Limited Ernst & Young LLP KPMG Ireland Version 1 Software Limited The contractor is an SME: Yes | The contractor is an SME: No |
1 amendment published without a description.
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast2 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
Lot 1 - Data Specialist Resource Augmentation Framework
- Signed
- 17 Jan 2025
- Value
- £6,000,000
- Status
- active
Lot 2 - Architecture Specialist Resource Augmentation Framework
- Signed
- 17 Jan 2025
- Value
- £7,000,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Data Specialists | 14bids | — | — | — |
| 2 · Architecture Specialists | 7bids | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeDispute resolution & review bodies
- High Court in Northern IrelandMediation body
- High Court of Justice in Northern IrelandMediation body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
6 commercial parties on the notice- Accenture LimitedFramework contractor
- CGI IT UK LimitedFramework contractor
- Ernst & Young LLPFramework contractor
- KPMG IrelandFramework contractor
- OCC Computer Personnel (Northern) LtdFramework contractor
- Version 1 Software LimitedFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.