Contract award notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED
11014226
St Catherine's Lodge Bearwood Road
Wokingham
RG415BN
UK
E-mail: lauren.olivier@neso.energy
NUTS: UKJ11
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.neso.energy/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.neso.energy/
I.6) Main activity
Electricity
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Digital and Data Capabilities Framework
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The tender was completed under the new NESO entity with Public procurement organisation number (PPON) PHQL-5234-MWWV
National Grid Electricity System Operator Limited (NGESO), a legally separate business
within the National Grid Group, is the electricity system operator for Great Britain. NGESO
moves electricity around the system to keep homes and businesses supplied with the
energy they need 24/7.
NGESO became a legally separate business from the rest of the National Grid Group in
2019. In summer 2024, NGESO will change its name to National Energy System Operator
(NESO) and become owned by the UK government. Where in this notice we refer to
NGESO, this should be understood as also including NESO after the change is taken
place.
The Digital, Data and Technology (DD&T) organisation within NGESO provides the
sourcing capabilities, roles and skills required to achieve NGESO digital deliverables.
To support the role of the National Energy System Operator (NGESO), we are looking to
put in place a digital and data capabilities framework, encompassing the following lots:
• Lot 1: All Digital & Data
• Lot 2: Data & AI
• Lot 3: Security
• Lot 4: Engineering and Architecture
• Lot 5: Management
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
/ Highest offer:
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
All Digital & Data
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
this lot encompasses all competences and skills required to
achieve NGESO's objectives under its business plan, digitalisation strategy, and digital
first ambitions, as well as supporting NGESO as a full end to end business, and
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expanding these same capabilities to cover NGESO's new roles and ambitions.
Working under multiple digital delivery methods (from Waterfall to Agile) and different
types of technology, from ideation and design stages to implementation, configuration,
and support as well as maintenance, these services will span software, hardware,
infrastructure, and network solutions. Our current technology estate encompasses
combinations of in-house built solutions, PaaS, SaaS; hosted either on-prem, data
centres, public cloud, private Cloud; and classified between CNI and non-CNI.
The successful tenderer(s) for this lot will be responsible for providing end to end
capabilities to enable partnership delivery of turnkey types of agreement. This Lot will be
used for call off which span two or more capabilities in the other Lots, with the expectation
of full end to end management of the relevant call off. As such, capabilities for this Lot
should be considered as the capabilities referred to in all other Lots, being the sum of Lots
2, 3, 4 and 5 as well as the ability to deliver these in a coordinated way under the call off.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework will be for a period of three (3) years, with an option to extend for a further two,one (1) year periods. Specific call-off contracts may extend beyond the framework period where required for the completion of delivery.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Data & Artificial Intelligence (AI)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
this lot will provide NGESO with specialist data capabilities
including management, processing, storage, and analysis of data to inform and support
data-led strategic decision-making, system related innovation, and operational efficiency.
We will look to it for application of Artificial Intelligence (AI), be it in current legacy
systems, new transformational platforms, or standalone solutions.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework will be for a period of three (3) years, with an option for extend for a further two (2) one (1) year periods. Specific call-off contracts may extend beyond the framework period where required for the completion of delivery.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Security
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot will enable NGESO to cover both physical and digital
specific security needs. This would range from internal to external threats and encompass
work from policy creation to incident response.
Call off for this Lot will require the successful tenderer to deliver an outcome and/or
resource augmentation.
Indicative examples of required capabilities are as follows:
• Threat intelligence
• Security operations
• Vulnerability assessment and management
• Incident response
• Security consultancy and expert advice
• Software and application security engineering
• Security architecture
• Data security
• Security awareness and training
• Risk assessment
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework will be for a period of three (3) years, with an option for extend for a further two (2) one (1) year periods. Specific call-off contracts may extend beyond the framework period where required for the completion of delivery.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Engineering and Architecture
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
this lot encompasses the application of principles and
practices involved in the development and maintenance of digital solutions and platforms
which make up NGESO's digital landscape, including but not limited to software
development, platform architecture, Agile DevSecOps, cloud computing. It also includes
the application of architecture standards in line with NGESO defined solution strategy and
modernisation practices.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework will be for a period of three (3) years, with an option for extend for a further two (2) one (1) year periods. Specific call-off contracts may extend beyond the framework period where required for the completion of delivery.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Management
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot will enable NGESO to cover its portfolio supporting
needs. This will range from ideation type of engagements, creation of policies and
procedures, and thought leadership papers to manage digital deliverables, as well as
supporting maintenance services.
Call off for this Lot will require the successful tenderer to deliver an outcome and/or
resource augmentation.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework will be for a period of three (3) years, with an option for extend for a further two (2) one (1) year periods. Specific call-off contracts may extend beyond the framework period where required for the completion of delivery.
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
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
This procurement does not fall outside the scope of the application of the regulation however:
A PIN was published in FTS with the following details:
NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED F04: Periodic indicative notice - utilities Periodic indicative notice only Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-009204 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-044b40 Published 21 March 2024, 2:36pm
Company number 10841592
Unfortunately we were unable to link the PIN to the CAN when selecting the Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition in the system as no such PIN was found. NESO has undergone a change of company status since the tender was issued and more than 12 months has passed. As we were unable to link the above PIN to this CAN it was necessary to publish as "Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition" in order to allow the CAN to be published on the system.
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:
No
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: All Digital & Data
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
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: All Digital & Data
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
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: All Digital & Data
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: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: All Digital & Data
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
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: All Digital & Data
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
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Data & AI
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
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
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
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
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
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
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
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
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
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
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
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
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
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
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
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
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
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
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
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
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
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
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
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
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
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
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
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
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
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
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
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
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
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
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
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
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
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
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
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
A PIN was published in FTS with the following details:
NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED F04: Periodic indicative notice - utilities Periodic indicative notice only Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-009204 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-044b40 Published 21 March 2024, 2:36pm
Company number 10841592
Unfortunately we were unable to link the PIN to the CAN when selecting the Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition in the system as no such PIN was found. NESO has undergone a change of company status since the tender was issued and more than 12 months has passed. As we were unable to link the above PIN to this CAN it was necessary to publish as "Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition" in order to allow the CAN to be published on the system.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
LONDON
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
07/10/2025