AwardedAwarded 21 July 2026

CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks · Private utility

In brief

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks awarded IT and software and recruitment work to PA Consulting Ltd, Ove Arup & Partners Ltd and Accenture UK Ltd and 5 others on 21 July 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £6,560,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 30 June 2026.

It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy - General Consultancy Services 30 June 2026 to 30 June 2029 What this lot covers This Lot is concerned with the engagement of organisations with extensive experience of providing Digital, Data & IT consultancy to large utility organisations.	IT services and software, Recruitment and staffing	£6,560,000
CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy - Data Protection Consultancy Services 30 June 2026 to 30 June 2029 What this lot covers This Lot is concerned with the engagement of organisations with extensive experience of providing Data Protection advice and guidance to large organisations.	IT services and software, Recruitment and staffing	£6,560,000
CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy - Independent EA Assurance Services 30 June 2026 to 30 June 2029 What this lot covers 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.	IT services and software, Recruitment and staffing	£6,560,000

Who won

Winner	Lot	Value	Dates
PA Consulting Ltd (SME) Ove Arup & Partners Ltd Accenture UK Ltd CGI IT UK Limited Expleo UK Limited KPMG Ireland	CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy - General Consultancy Services	£3,000,000	Awarded 21 July 2026
Bridewell Consulting Limited (SME) KPMG Ireland	CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy - General Consultancy Services	£560,000	Awarded 21 July 2026
Accenture UK Ltd Resulting Limited (SME) KPMG Ireland	CA298 (2026) Digital, Data and IT Consultancy - General Consultancy Services	£3,000,000	Awarded 21 July 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

20 October 2025Tender notice · UK4, notice 066789-2025
21 July 2026Contract award notice · UK6, notice 068822-2026

About the buyer

Northern Ireland Electricity NetworksLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

Accenture UK Ltd2 contracts
CGI IT UK Limited2 contracts
Ove Arup & Partners Ltd2 contracts
Bridewell Consulting Limited1 contract
British Telecommunications plc1 contract

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From notice 066789-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 20 October 2025, last updated 21 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.