Buyer Name: Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
Buyer Address: 120 Malone Road, Belfast, UK, BT9 5HT, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Charlotte Mercier
Contact Email: Charlotte.Mercier@nienetworks.co.uk
CA245 (2026) - Earthing Design and Consultancy Services
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
selective
selective
Value
2848000.0 GBP
Gross: 3417600 GBP
2848000.0 GBP
Gross: 3417600 GBP
Published
21 Aug 2025, 10:59
21 Aug 2025, 10:59
Deadline
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Contract Start
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Contract End
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Category
services
services
CPV
51112100 - Installation services of electricity distribution equipment
51112100 - Installation services of electricity distribution equipment
Region
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Awarded To
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Description
NIE Networks wishes to appoint suitably qualified and experienced service providers on framework for the provision of earthing designs, assessments, consultancy services and training. The Framework Agreement will comprise the following three areas:- Part 1 Consultancy support service Part 2 Earthing designs, assessments and measurements Part 3 Training courses The above list of activities is not exhaustive. A full list of the Services to be delivered is included in the Scope of Services and associated documents. The Services shall be carried out at various locations throughout Northern Ireland, as detailed within the Framework Agreement. The Contracting Entity intends to establish Framework Arrangements for the provision of Earthing Design and Consultancy Services. The Framework Agreements will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.
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Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050480-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Has Options: Yes
Lot 1 Options: The Framework Agreements will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.
Lot 1 Value: GBP 2,848,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 3,417,600
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2031-04-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (30%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (70%)
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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