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Provision of Managed Service for Operational Telecoms Network (OTN)

Management and operation of an operational telecoms network, including end-to-end connectivity maintenance down to circuit level. The scope covers the provision of in-house NOC, SOC, and SIEM services, alongside the management of third-party specialist contractors for rigging, tower inspections, and fibre works. The service requires a single point of contact for all operational and cybersecurity matters, as well as the procurement of third-party equipment and services.

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Awarded value
Not published
Published
11 July 2025
Awarded
23 March 2026
Vodafone
Contract length
53 months
Ends 9 March 2031

What the contract covers

Managed service framework agreement

Provision of managed operational telecommunications network services, including infrastructure management, cybersecurity, and 24/7 network and security operations centre support.

  • Managed operation of the Operational Telecoms Network and all its infrastructure elements
  • End-to-end OTN connectivity between points on the Customer’s networks, maintained and provided down to individual circuit level
  • Operational and cybersecurity points of contact for the OTN
  • In-house NOC, SOC and SIEM
  • Procurement of third-party services and equipment for the OTN

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Managed service framework agreement
Procedure
Selective procedure
Initial term
60 months
Extensions
36 months
Longest it can run
96 months
Contract dates
1 October 2026 to 9 March 2031
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Category
Services
CPV codes
50332000, 42961200, 64200000

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  4. Contract ends
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Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

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The supplier

Vodafone

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/324414/provision-of-managed-service-for-operational-telecoms-network-otn
Buyer reference
S1057 2026
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e07
Last checked
5 November 2026

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited. Provision of Managed Service for Operational Telecoms Network (OTN). Contract award, 11 July 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/324414/provision-of-managed-service-for-operational-telecoms-network-otn (accessed 5 November 2026).