Open tender · United Kingdom · Services
NW2964 - Microsoft 365, AI and Intelligent Automation Partner Framework Agreement
Northumbrian Water Limited in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “NW2964 - Microsoft 365, AI and Intelligent Automation Partner Framework Agreement”. Bids close on 5 October 2026; the estimated value is £7.2 million. To qualify, bidders need at least one similar completed work.
The work
establish a multi-supplier Microsoft 365, AI and Intelligent Automation Framework Agreement
- advisory services, architecture, design, implementation, optimisation, governance, adoption, change management and ongoing innovation across Microsoft estate
Key facts
- Estimated value
- £7.2 million
- Contract period
- 3 years with options to extend for 3+1+1 years (up to 8 years in total)
- Evaluation
- Quality and cost based (QCBS)
- Published
- 03 Sep 2026
What it takes to qualify
Worth a closer look
- NWL will use this stage to confirm that neither the supplier, nor any related persons within its corporate group, associated persons relied on to meet the conditions of participation, or proposed sub-contractors are listed on the Cabinet Office debarment list.
- NWL will also undertake a review of the completed COP with reference to any information held on the Central Digital Platform.
- The assessment of these responses will identify the top 10 suppliers to be invited to participate in Stage 2.
- Following the deadline for submission of initial tenders, NWL will assess initial tenders in accordance with the assessment process and award criteria set out in the Tender Notice and described in this document.
- The assessment process will identify which suppliers are to be selected to participate in the negotiation/dialogue stage as set out in Stage 3.
Experience
- At least 1 similar work — proven expertise across Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Copilot, AI, Intelligent Automation, Azure, Data & Analytics and related technologies
Certifications and registrations
proven expertise across Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Copilot, AI, Intelligent Automation, Azure, Data & Analyticsdemonstrated capability within relevant framework capability area(s)
Policy conditions
No reservation, preference or local-content restriction.
Documents to submit
- Conditions of Participation (COP) questionnaireall suppliers are required to complete and return