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Framework for the Provision of Telecommunications Services

Issued by Uisce Éireann · via eTenders — Ireland (national public procurement portal)

Published
3 Sept 2026
Closes
13 Oct 2026, 11:00 UTC
Bid opening
13 Oct 2026, 11:30 UTC
Value
EUR 294,000,000
Reference
8919146
Location
Ireland
Sector
communications-networks
Type
services

Details

The Contracting Entity is undertaking a competition for a framework for the following, divided into the following lots: Lot 1 Building/site connectivity; Lot 2 IT Operational technology / Asset operations; Lot 3 Mobile Devices and Connectivity. The framework is for 5 years with 3 annual extensions ([5+1+1+1]). Full details are contained in the attached procurement documents.

Contracting authority: Uisce Éireann

Procurement type: Services

Procedure: Negotiated with prior call for competition

Contract involves: The establishment of a framework agreement

CPV codes: 64200000-Telecommunications services; 31682210-Instrumentation and control equipment; 32412100-Telecommunications network; 32412110-Internet network; 32420000-Network equipment; 32441000-Telemetry equipment; 32250000-Mobile telephones; 32252100-Hands-free mobile telephones; 32500000-Telecommunications equipment and supplies; 32550000-Telephone equipment; 32510000-Wireless telecommunications system; 32522000-Telecommunications equipment; 32551400-Telephone network; 32571000-Communications infrastructure; 42961200-Scada or equivalent system; 45314000-Installation of telecommunications equipment; 50330000-Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment; 50332000-Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services; 51340000-Installation services of line telephony equipment; 64210000-Telephone and data transmission services; 64212000-Mobile-telephone services; 72720000-Wide area network services; 64227000-Integrated telecommunications services

Estimated value: EUR 294,000,000

Contract duration: 96 months

Awarded in lots: Yes

Evaluation: Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)

Clarification period ends: 22/09/2026 12:00

Tender opening: 13/10/2026 12:30

EU funding: No

Directive: No Directive: 2014/25/EU (Utilities)

Region (NUTS): IE

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Context for bidders

We hold 3 notices from Uisce Éireann, going back to September 2026 — 3 of them still open. They buy mostly in communications-networks, Healthcare & Pharma and IT & Telecom. There are 5 open communications-networks tenders in Ireland. This one closes in 18 days.

Documents

Before you bid on this tender

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