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CA296 (2024) - Data & Architecture Specialist Resource Augmentation

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 19:07.

Opportunity overview

NIE 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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Accenture Limited

No match
Shared contract value
£6m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
17 Jan 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
003468-2025-CA296 (2025)-1
Status
active
Location
Dublin, IE0, Ireland

CGI IT UK Limited

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£6m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
17 Jan 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
003468-2025-CA296 (2025)-1
Status
active
Location
London, UKJ, United Kingdom

Ernst & Young LLP

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£6m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
17 Jan 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
003468-2025-CA296 (2025)-1
Status
active
Location
Belfast, UKN, United Kingdom

KPMG Ireland

No match
Shared contract value
£6m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
17 Jan 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
003468-2025-CA296 (2025)-1
Status
active
Location
Dublin, IE, Ireland

OCC Computer Personnel (Northern) Ltd

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£6m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
17 Jan 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
003468-2025-CA296 (2025)-1
Status
active
Location
Cheshire, UKD, United Kingdom

Version 1 Software Limited

No match
Shared contract value
£6m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
17 Jan 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
003468-2025-CA296 (2025)-1
Status
active
Location
Dublin, IE, Ireland

Accenture Limited

No match
Shared contract value
£7m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
17 Jan 2025
Suppliers
One of 5 awarded suppliers
Award ID
003468-2025-CA296 (2025)-2
Status
active
Location
Dublin, IE0, Ireland

CGI IT UK Limited

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£7m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
17 Jan 2025
Suppliers
One of 5 awarded suppliers
Award ID
003468-2025-CA296 (2025)-2
Status
active
Location
London, UKJ, United Kingdom

Ernst & Young LLP

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£7m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
17 Jan 2025
Suppliers
One of 5 awarded suppliers
Award ID
003468-2025-CA296 (2025)-2
Status
active
Location
Belfast, UKN, United Kingdom

KPMG Ireland

No match
Shared contract value
£7m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
17 Jan 2025
Suppliers
One of 5 awarded suppliers
Award ID
003468-2025-CA296 (2025)-2
Status
active
Location
Dublin, IE, Ireland

Version 1 Software Limited

No match
Shared contract value
£7m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
17 Jan 2025
Suppliers
One of 5 awarded suppliers
Award ID
003468-2025-CA296 (2025)-2
Status
active
Location
Dublin, IE, Ireland

Classification

  • CPV72222300 — Information technology services
  • CPV72000000 — IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
  • CPV72100000 — Hardware consultancy services
  • CPV72110000 — Hardware selection consultancy services
  • CPV72120000 — Hardware disaster-recovery consultancy services
  • CPV72130000 — Computer-site planning consultancy services
  • CPV72140000 — Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services
  • CPV72150000 — Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services
  • CPV72200000 — Software programming and consultancy services
  • CPV72212482 — Business intelligence software development services
  • CPV72212600 — Database and operating software development services
  • CPV72212610 — Database software development services
  • CPV72212732 — Data security software development services
  • CPV72220000 — Systems and technical consultancy services
  • CPV72222000 — Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
  • CPV72222100 — Information systems or technology strategic review services
  • CPV72222200 — Information systems or technology planning services
  • CPV72223000 — Information technology requirements review services
  • CPV72224100 — System implementation planning services
  • CPV72227000 — Software integration consultancy services
  • CPV72228000 — Hardware integration consultancy services
  • CPV72240000 — Systems analysis and programming services
  • CPV72243000 — Programming services
  • CPV72244000 — Prototyping services
  • CPV72246000 — Systems consultancy services
  • CPV72262000 — Software development services
  • CPV72263000 — Software implementation services
  • CPV72266000 — Software consultancy services
  • CPV72300000 — Data services

Lots

  • Lot 1 - Data Specialists£6m
  • Lot 2 – Architecture Specialists£7m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-044467
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
1

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1
Related Lot
1

Where

Label
The contractor is an SME
Section
V.2.3

New Value

Text
The contractor is an SME : No

Old Value

Text
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
Entry 2
Related Lot
2

Where

Label
The contractor is an SME
Section
V.2.3

New Value

Text
The contractor is an SME: No

Old Value

Text
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

Legal basis

Id
32014L0025
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
9,999,999

Second Stage

Invitation Date
30 Apr 2024, 00:00

Tender Period

Ends
3 Apr 2024, 15:00

Classification

Id
72222300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Information technology services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1 - Data Specialists
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
No
Description
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).

Value

Amount
6,000,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
Optional extension period of further 2 periods of up to 2 years each.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price

Contract period

Duration In Days
2,520

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 – Architecture Specialists
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
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).

Value

Amount
7,000,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
Optional extension period of a further 2 periods of up to 2 years each.

Renewal

Description
2 Optional extension periods of up to 2 years each.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price

Contract period

Duration In Days
2,520

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN
Entry 2
Region
UKN
Entry 3
Region
UKN

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
72212482
Scheme
CPV
Description
Business intelligence software development services
Entry 2
Id
72212600
Scheme
CPV
Description
Database and operating software development services
Entry 3
Id
72212610
Scheme
CPV
Description
Database software development services
Entry 4
Id
72240000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Systems analysis and programming services
Entry 5
Id
72243000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Programming services
Entry 6
Id
72244000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Prototyping services
Entry 7
Id
72262000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Software development services
Entry 8
Id
72263000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Software implementation services
Entry 9
Id
72300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Data services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN
Entry 2
Region
UKN
Entry 3
Region
UKN

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
72000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Entry 2
Id
72100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Hardware consultancy services
Entry 3
Id
72110000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Hardware selection consultancy services
Entry 4
Id
72120000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Hardware disaster-recovery consultancy services
Entry 5
Id
72130000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Computer-site planning consultancy services
Entry 6
Id
72140000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services
Entry 7
Id
72150000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services
Entry 8
Id
72200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Software programming and consultancy services
Entry 9
Id
72212732
Scheme
CPV
Description
Data security software development services
Entry 10
Id
72220000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Systems and technical consultancy services
Entry 11
Id
72222000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
Entry 12
Id
72222100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Information systems or technology strategic review services
Entry 13
Id
72222200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Information systems or technology planning services
Entry 14
Id
72223000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Information technology requirements review services
Entry 15
Id
72224100
Scheme
CPV
Description
System implementation planning services
Entry 16
Id
72227000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Software integration consultancy services
Entry 17
Id
72228000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Hardware integration consultancy services
Entry 18
Id
72240000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Systems analysis and programming services
Entry 19
Id
72243000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Programming services
Entry 20
Id
72244000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Prototyping services
Entry 21
Id
72246000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Systems consultancy services
Entry 22
Id
72262000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Software development services
Entry 23
Id
72263000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Software implementation services
Entry 24
Id
72266000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Software consultancy services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-64793
Name
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKN
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT9 5HT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
120 Malone Road,

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
ELECTRICITY
Scheme
TED_CE_ACTIVITY
Description
Electricity

Identifier

Legal Name
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-5194
Name
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKN
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT9 5HT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
120 Malone Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
ELECTRICITY
Scheme
TED_CE_ACTIVITY
Description
Electricity

Identifier

Legal Name
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-55667
Name
High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland

Roles

mediationBody

Address

Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT1 3JY
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Royal Courts of justice, Chichester Street

Identifier

Legal Name
High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-108885
Name
Accenture Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
IE0
Locality
Dublin
Country Name
Ireland

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Accenture Limited
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-52597
Name
CGI IT UK Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKJ
Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
CGI IT UK Limited
Organisation 6
Id
GB-FTS-39154
Name
Ernst & Young LLP

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKN
Locality
Belfast
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Ernst & Young LLP
Organisation 7
Id
GB-FTS-136844
Name
KPMG Ireland

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
IE
Locality
Dublin
Country Name
Ireland

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
KPMG Ireland
Organisation 8
Id
GB-FTS-136845
Name
OCC Computer Personnel (Northern) Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKD
Locality
Cheshire
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
OCC Computer Personnel (Northern) Ltd
Organisation 9
Id
GB-FTS-136846
Name
Version 1 Software Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
IE
Locality
Dublin
Country Name
Ireland

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Version 1 Software Limited
Organisation 10
Id
GB-FTS-87503
Name
High Court in Northern Ireland

Roles

mediationBody

Address

Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT1 3JY
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Royal Courts of justice, Chichester Street

Identifier

Legal Name
High Court in Northern Ireland

Award information

Award 1
Id
003468-2025-CA296 (2025)-1
Title
Lot 1 - Data Specialist Resource Augmentation Framework
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-108885
Name
Accenture Limited
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-52597
Name
CGI IT UK Limited
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-39154
Name
Ernst & Young LLP
Supplier 4
Id
GB-FTS-136844
Name
KPMG Ireland
Supplier 5
Id
GB-FTS-136845
Name
OCC Computer Personnel (Northern) Ltd
Supplier 6
Id
GB-FTS-136846
Name
Version 1 Software Limited

Related lots

1
Award 2
Id
003468-2025-CA296 (2025)-2
Title
Lot 2 - Architecture Specialist Resource Augmentation Framework
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-108885
Name
Accenture Limited
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-52597
Name
CGI IT UK Limited
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-39154
Name
Ernst & Young LLP
Supplier 4
Id
GB-FTS-136844
Name
KPMG Ireland
Supplier 5
Id
GB-FTS-136846
Name
Version 1 Software Limited

Related lots

2

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
003468-2025-CA296 (2025)-1
Title
Lot 1 - Data Specialist Resource Augmentation Framework
Status
active
Award ID
003468-2025-CA296 (2025)-1
Date Signed
17 Jan 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
6,000,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 2
Id
003468-2025-CA296 (2025)-2
Title
Lot 2 - Architecture Specialist Resource Augmentation Framework
Status
active
Award ID
003468-2025-CA296 (2025)-2
Date Signed
17 Jan 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
7,000,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Belfast · UKN · BT9 5HT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-044467-2025-08-21T13:47:13+01:00compiled ·