Contract award notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
120 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5HT
UK
E-mail: Clare.Grieve@nienetworks.co.uk
NUTS: UKN
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.nienetworks.co.uk
I.6) Main activity
Electricity
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
S1106 (2025) - Fleet Tracking System
II.1.2) Main CPV code
64226000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NIE Networks had a requirement for the provision of a comprehensive fleet tracking system.
The requirement was inclusive of the hardware, installation, commissioning, training and support for the complete system including initial setup, consultancy and ongoing maintenance for hardware.
The service requirement includes the initial installation of the telematics devices plus the deinstallation and reinstallation of the unit to coincide with the renewal of fleet vehicles over the period of a 5-year vehicle lease.
The framework agreement has been established for a period of three years with an option (exercisable entirely at NIE Networks sole discretion) to extend for a further period of up to two years – potentially five (5) years in total.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
650 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NIE Networks had a requirement for the provision of a comprehensive fleet tracking system.
The requirement was inclusive of the hardware, installation, commissioning, training and support for the complete system including initial setup, consultancy and ongoing maintenance for hardware.
Following completion of the procurement process, NIE Networks has established a framework agreement with a suitably qualified and experienced service provider for this requirement.
The framework agreement will be established for a period of three years with an option (exercisable entirely at NIE Networks sole discretion) to extend for a further period of up to two years – potentially five (5) years in total.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Optional extension period of up to 2 years
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated with call for competition
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with a single operator.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-032625
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: S1106 (2025)
Title: Fleet Tracking System
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
UK Telematics Limited
Wrexham
UK
NUTS: UKL
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 650 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
120 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5HT
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court in Northern Ireland
Royal Courts of justice, Chichester Street
Belfast
BT1 3JY
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
02/10/2025