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title: "S1138 (2027) The Hire, Erection and Dismantling of Scaffold Services"
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# S1138 (2027) The Hire, Erection and Dismantling of Scaffold Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/s1138-2027-the-hire-erection-and-dismantling-of-scaffold-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06727d). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited: "S1138 (2027) The Hire, Erection and Dismantling of Scaffold Services". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: £6,434,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/northern-ireland-electricity-networks-limited-GB-COH-NI026041)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £6,434,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Equipment for scaffolding, Scaffolding, Scaffolding dismantling work, Scaffolding erection work, Scaffolding structures (+1 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKN
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/s1138-2027-the-hire-erection-and-dismantling-of-scaffold-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06727d#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06727d`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/s1138-2027-the-hire-erection-and-dismantling-of-scaffold-services-ocds-h6vhtk-06727d#tl-md)

## Description
NIE Networks is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to gather insights from the market before initiating a procurement process for Contract S1138 Hire, Erection and Dismantling of Scaffold. This engagement aims to assess the market's interest and capabilities in delivering Contract S1138 (2027), identify potential solutions and innovative approaches, and develop an effective procurement strategy. This PME is open to all suppliers and is intended to be a collaborative effort to ensure a robust and successful procurement process.
The Hire, Erection and Dismantling of Scaffold Services  may include as follows: 
•	Hire, Erection and Dismantling of Scaffold (Distribution Overhead lines),
•	Hire, Erection and Dismantling of Scaffold (Distribution and Transmission Substations and Transmission Overhead Lines)
The services will include: 
Hire, Erection and Dismantling of Scaffold (Distribution Overhead Lines)
•	The design, erection, inspection and dismantling of scaffold to facilitate NIE Networks’ teams with:
•	the erection / maintenance / replacement of electricity poles  
•	the installation and repair of Low Voltage under eave wires and cables at customer properties 
•	Erection and dismantling of scaffold to facilitate NIE Networks’ fault and emergency response works where required
Hire, Erection and Dismantling of Scaffold (Distribution and Transmission Substations and Transmission Overhead Lines)
•	The design, erection, inspection and dismantling of scaffold to facilitate NIE Networks’ teams with:
•	the installation / maintenance / replacement of substation plant and apparatus 
•	the erection / maintenance / replacement of electricity poles and towers
•	Roadside protection schemes to assist with raising and lowering of overhead lines 
•	Erection and dismantling of scaffold to facilitate NIE Networks’ fault and emergency response works where required

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 44212310, 44212315, 44212317, 45262100, 45262110, 45262120
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 01/01/2028 to 01/01/2032
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F030147-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-04-01T09:08:32.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-25T02:50:18.141Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06727d