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ID 6564562 DoJ - Northern Ireland Prison Service - Prisoner Telephone System

Northern Ireland Prison Service

Published: Jun 4, 2026

Updated: Jun 5, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology and general supplies sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 6.5 million. Proposals must be submitted before July 1, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) is an executive agency of the Department of Justice, Northern Ireland. The current prisoner population is 1,884 (as of 26/03/26) with Hydebank Wood College and Women’s Prison holding 55 males and 111 female prisoners, 1,246 prisoners at HMP Maghaberry Prison and 472 at HMP Magilligan Prison. This Requirement is to cover the supply of telephone equipment and/or services capable of providing a telephone system for prisoners at Maghaberry and Magilligan Prisons and Hydebank Wood Secure College and Woman’s Prison. Suppliers should refer to ID 6564562 Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of this contract. The contract will commence upon the Award Date or a date as stimulated within the Letter of Award and it is anticipated that the solution Go Live Date will be 01 April 2027. The contract will have an initial operational core term of five years from the Go Live Date. In addition the contract will also include two optional 24-month extension periods, if required by the NIPS.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 4, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 053081-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Northern Ireland Prison Service

Northern Ireland Prison Service has issued 11 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 6 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Security, Defense & Justice, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 4, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Northern Ireland Prison Service in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £6,480,000 - £6,480,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 053081-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 1, 2026. You have 27 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.