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Published 16 Sept 2025, 12:43 BST

Official UK procurement notice

S1140 (2026) PROVISION OF LARGE PLANT HIRE AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES

Official notice

Authority: Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (Public body)

Framework agreement6 lotsServicesCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdUtilitiesSME suitableVCSE suitableMax 2 lots per supplier
Sectors: Transport Equipment & Vehicles (34)Industrial machinery (42)Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment (43)
+2 moreConstruction & Civil Engineering (45)Transport & Passenger Services (60)
 Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£37,308,500total for 6 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 25 Mar 2026
Lots 6max 2 won per supplier
Framework period 4 yrsends 3 Jan 2031 · up to 4 Jan 2035 with extensions · starts 4 Jan 2027

What is being bought6 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

NIE Networks wishes to award Framework Agreements for the Hire of Large Plant and Associated Services which will facilitate NIE Networks’ internal work requirements associated with:

  • Provision of New Customer Connections
  • Asset Installation/Replacement/Upgrade Works
  • Fault & Emergency Response

These services will include:

  • Hire of Large Plant – Track machines and rubber wheel diggers to assist with the erection / replacement of electricity poles/towers, Vegetation management and Installation of stay rods and installation of substation earthing. Unaccompanied rigging and erecting of new poles. Transportation of NIE Networks own plant and equipment.
  • Transportation and Installation of NIE Networks’ equipment including Contract lift and hire of associated lifting equipment – Forklifts, Telehandlers and Transport equipment to move and install equipment onto site and to recover redundant equipment.
  • Lorry Mounted Crane Hire – Lifting Service under the terms of a ‘Contract Lift’ in accordance with the relevant legislation.
  • Mobile Crane Hire – Lifting Service as ‘Contract Lifts’ in accordance with the relevant legislation.
  • Provision of ground supports / bog mats or trackway systems, where required.
  • Provision of resources to perform ground bearing checks, where required.
  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 4 Jan 2033, 23:59 GMT.
  • How the procedure runs: As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1140 (2026) Hire of Large Plant and Associated Services

CPV: Civil engineering machinery · Cranes · Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane · Flatbed trucks · Forklift trucks · Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator · Hire of cranes with operator · Hire of earthmoving equipment with operator · Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver · Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery · Loading or handling machinery · Mechanical excavators · +2 more

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
every call-off is a further competition among the appointed suppliers
Places
up to 6 suppliers
Framework period
4 yrs · up to 8 yrs from 4 Jan 2027
Published description of the framework

As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1140 (2026) Hire of Large Plant and Associated Services

Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure

6 lots · all with a published value · win at most 2 of them · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Hire of Large Plant - Area 1Renewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£13,810,500

Area 1

  • The provision of track machines / rubber wheel diggers and operators to assist NIE Networks’ teams with:

o the erection / replacement of electricity poles, pole mounted apparatus and towers including the installation of stay rods

o the installation and repair of substation earthing and associated testing including earth sketches

o Vegetation Management using Excavators fitted with suitably designed attachments

  • Unaccompanied rigging and erection of new poles including collection of materials from NIE Networks’ sites.
  • Hire of large tracked access equipment inclusive of transportation.
  • Live pole erection
  • Loading, transportation and unloading of NIE Networks’ own plant and equipment including but not limited to poles, transformers, conductors, cables and steelwork.
  • Supplying plant and resources to supplement NIE Networks’ emergency storm repairs
  • Supplying plant and resources to supplement NIE Networks’ 24-hour fault and emergency response works
Contract period: 4 Jan 2027 – 3 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 4 Jan 2035 with extensionsValue: £13,810,500 exc. VAT · £16,566,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of 4 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 two times two year, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years. · Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of 4 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 two times two year, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.Second stage: up to 6 candidates invited to tender
34134100 Flatbed trucks42414400 Vehicle-mounted cranes42418000 Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery43262100 Mechanical excavators43310000 Civil engineering machinery45500000 Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3
  • Condition of participation

    As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1140 (2026) Hire of Large Plant and Associated Services

    shortlisting
  • Economic & financial standing

    As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1140 (2026) Hire of Large Plant and Associated Services

  • Technical & professional ability

    As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1140 (2026) Hire of Large Plant and Associated Services

Lot #2Hire Of Large Plant - Area 2Renewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£6,694,000

Area 2

  • The provision of track machines / rubber wheel diggers and operators to assist NIE Networks’ teams with:

o the erection / replacement of electricity poles, pole mounted apparatus and towers including the installation of stay rods

o the installation and repair of substation earthing and associated testing including earth sketches

o Vegetation Management using Excavators fitted with suitably designed attachments

  • Unaccompanied rigging and erection of new poles including collection of materials from NIE Networks’ sites.
  • Hire of large tracked access equipment inclusive of transportation.
  • Live pole erection
  • Loading, transportation and unloading of NIE Networks’ own plant and equipment including but not limited to poles, transformers, conductors, cables and steelwork.
  • Supplying plant and resources to supplement NIE Networks’ emergency storm repairs
  • Supplying plant and resources to supplement NIE Networks’ 24-hour fault and emergency response works
Contract period: 4 Jan 2027 – 3 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 4 Jan 2035 with extensionsValue: £6,694,000 exc. VAT · £8,033,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of 4 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 two times two year, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years. · Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of 4 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 two times two year, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.Second stage: up to 6 candidates invited to tender
34134100 Flatbed trucks42414400 Vehicle-mounted cranes42418000 Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery43262100 Mechanical excavators43310000 Civil engineering machinery45500000 Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3
  • Condition of participation

    As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1140 (2026) Hire of Large Plant and Associated Services

    shortlisting
  • Economic & financial standing

    As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1140 (2026) Hire of Large Plant and Associated Services

  • Technical & professional ability

    As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1140 (2026) Hire of Large Plant and Associated Services

Lot #3Lorry Mounted Crane - Contract Lift Area 1Renewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£5,004,000

Area 1

  • The provision of a Contract Lift service through Lorry Mounted Cranes to support NIE Networks with the delivery of work within a pre-defined area.
  • The contractor will perform the Lifting Service under the terms of a ‘Contract Lift’ in accordance with the relevant Regulations and Codes of Practice i.e. Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (NI) 1999 and BS 7121 (Part 4) “Code of practice for: Safe use of Lorry Mounted Cranes”.
  • Contractors will be required to provide all machinery, vehicles, equipment, PPE and training required to complete the work.
  • Contractors will be required to supply suitably sized and constructed outrigger support mats to distribute the combined weight of the lifting machine, load and lifting tackle over any one outrigger, depending on varying ground conditions at the location of the lift.
  • The provision of Lorry Mounted Crane on a Contract Lift basis where the crane company provides a complete package for a given lifting operation. This will include but not limited to the following:

o A full lifting plan, method statement and risk assessment

o Provision of an appointed person, and where required a Lift Supervisor

o Provision of a banksman/slinger

o Provision of crane and crane operator

o Provision of all tackle and lifting gear

o Provision of all insurances

Contract period: 4 Jan 2027 – 3 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 4 Jan 2035 with extensionsValue: £5,004,000 exc. VAT · £6,005,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of 4 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 two times two year, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years. · Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of 4 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 two times two year, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.Second stage: up to 6 candidates invited to tender
34134100 Flatbed trucks42414000 Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane42414100 Cranes42414400 Vehicle-mounted cranes42418000 Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery42418900 Loading or handling machinery
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3
  • Condition of participation

    As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1140 (2026) Hire of Large Plant and Associated Services

    shortlisting
  • Economic & financial standing

    As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1140 (2026) Hire of Large Plant and Associated Services

  • Technical & professional ability

    As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1140 (2026) Hire of Large Plant and Associated Services

Lot #4Lorry Mounted Crane - Contract Lift Area 2Renewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,673,000

Area 2

  • The provision of a Contract Lift service through Lorry Mounted Cranes to support NIE Networks with the delivery of work within a pre-defined area.
  • The contractor will perform the Lifting Service under the terms of a ‘Contract Lift’ in accordance with the relevant Regulations and Codes of Practice i.e. Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (NI) 1999 and BS 7121 (Part 4) “Code of practice for: Safe use of Lorry Mounted Cranes”.
  • Contractors will be required to provide all machinery, vehicles, equipment, PPE and training required to complete the work.
  • Contractors will be required to supply suitably sized and constructed outrigger support mats to distribute the combined weight of the lifting machine, load and lifting tackle over any one outrigger, depending on varying ground conditions at the location of the lift.
  • The provision of Lorry Mounted Crane on a Contract Lift basis where the crane company provides a complete package for a given lifting operation. This will include but not limited to the following:

o A full lifting plan, method statement and risk assessment

o Provision of an appointed person, and where required a Lift Supervisor

o Provision of a banksman/slinger

o Provision of crane and crane operator

o Provision of all tackle and lifting gear

o Provision of all insurances

Contract period: 4 Jan 2027 – 3 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 4 Jan 2035 with extensionsValue: £1,673,000 exc. VAT · £2,008,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of 4 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 two times two year, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years. · Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of 4 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 two times two year, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.Second stage: up to 6 candidates invited to tender
34134100 Flatbed trucks42414000 Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane42414100 Cranes42414400 Vehicle-mounted cranes42418000 Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery42418900 Loading or handling machinery
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3
  • Condition of participation

    As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1140 (2026) Hire of Large Plant and Associated Services

    shortlisting
  • Economic & financial standing

    As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1140 (2026) Hire of Large Plant and Associated Services

  • Technical & professional ability

    As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1140 (2026) Hire of Large Plant and Associated Services

Lot #5Mobile Cranes - Contract LiftRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£3,850,000
  • The provision of a Contract Lift service through mobile and special crane types to support NIE Networks with the delivery of work programmes throughout Northern Ireland. Works will be carried both within live electrical substations up to 400kV and in public/private property locations, within predefined zones, throughout Northern Ireland.
  • The contractor will perform the Lifting Service under the terms of a ‘Contract Lift’ in accordance with the relevant Regulations and Codes of Practice i.e. Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (NI) 1999 and BS 7121 “Code of practice for: Safe use of cranes”.
  • Contractors will be required to provide all machinery, vehicles, equipment, PPE and training required to complete the work and will be expected to cover all NIE Networks locations throughout Northern Ireland.
  • Contractors will be required to supply suitably sized and constructed outrigger support mats to distribute the combined weight of the lifting machine, load and lifting tackle over any one outrigger, depending on varying ground conditions at the location of the lift.
  • The provision of all crane types must be on a contract lift basis where the crane company provides a complete package for a given lifting operation. This will include but not limited to the following:

o A full lifting plan, method statement and risk assessment

o Provision of an appointed person, and where required a Lift Supervisor

o Provision of a banksman/slinger

o Provision of crane and crane operator

o Provision of all tackle and lifting gear

o Provision of all insurances

Contract period: 4 Jan 2027 – 3 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 4 Jan 2035 with extensionsValue: £3,850,000 exc. VAT · £4,620,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of 4 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 two times two year, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years. · Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of 4 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 two times two year, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.Second stage: up to 6 candidates invited to tender
34134100 Flatbed trucks42414000 Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane42414100 Cranes42414400 Vehicle-mounted cranes42418000 Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery45500000 Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3
  • Condition of participation

    As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1140 (2026) Hire of Large Plant and Associated Services

    shortlisting
  • Economic & financial standing

    As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1140 (2026) Hire of Large Plant and Associated Services

  • Technical & professional ability

    As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1140 (2026) Hire of Large Plant and Associated Services

Lot #6Transportation of Large Plant & Hire of Forklifts / Telescopic Handlers and Associated Lifting EquipmentRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£6,277,000
  • Provision and hire of lorry mounted cranes, forklifts, telehandlers and transport equipment, inclusive of operators to move and install equipment onto site and to recover redundant equipment under Contract Lift terms.
  • Supplying Portable “A” frame Gantry for the installation of Switchgear.
  • Supplying plant and resources to supplement NIE Networks’ emergency storm repairs
  • Supplying plant and resources to supplement NIE Networks’ 24-hour fault and emergency response works
Contract period: 4 Jan 2027 – 3 Jan 2031 (4 yrs) · up to 4 Jan 2035 with extensionsValue: £6,277,000 exc. VAT · £7,533,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of 4 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 two times two year, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years. · Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of 4 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 two times two year, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.Second stage: up to 6 candidates invited to tender
34134100 Flatbed trucks42414000 Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane42415110 Forklift trucks42415210 Works trucks fitted with handling equipment42418000 Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery42418900 Loading or handling machinery
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3
  • Condition of participation

    As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1140 (2026) Hire of Large Plant and Associated Services

    shortlisting
  • Economic & financial standing

    As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1140 (2026) Hire of Large Plant and Associated Services

  • Technical & professional ability

    As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1140 (2026) Hire of Large Plant and Associated Services

What it takes to win
i

How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 6 lots
Quality: 30%Price: 70%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality
  • Price
Lot distribution rule: Suppliers could be awarded Framework Agreements in each area of service provision up to the maximum no of 2 Lots providing they have sufficient technical ability and financial capacity.
Conditions of participation · identical on every lot3
  • Condition of participation

    As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1140 (2026) Hire of Large Plant and Associated Services

    shortlisting
  • Economic & financial standing

    As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1140 (2026) Hire of Large Plant and Associated Services

  • Technical & professional ability

    As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1140 (2026) Hire of Large Plant and Associated Services

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 70 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 7 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “S1140 (2026) PROVISION OF LARGE PLANT HIRE AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 6 suppliers, not a single contract: each call-off is a further competition, so the pricing contest starts after appointment.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Competitive flexible procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Utilities
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 4 Jan 2033
First published
16 Sept 2025, 12:43 BST
Last source update
20 Feb 2026, 10:22 GMT
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 9 Nov 2026
Authority reference
S1140 (2026)
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-015539
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Civil engineering machineryCranesCranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a craneFlatbed trucksForklift trucksHire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operatorHire of cranes with operatorHire of earthmoving equipment with operatorHire of goods-transport vehicles with driverLifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery
+4 moreLoading or handling machineryMechanical excavators
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b3f Find a Tender
How it runs

As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1140 (2026) Hire of Large Plant and Associated Services

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail
Requests to participate (first stage)
25 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
Appointment period ends
25 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
25 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk ↗

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above mentioned address

Timeline

16 Sept 2025 → 4 Jan 2027 · 8 dates
  1. Planning notice published400 days ago
    16 Sept 2025, 12:43 BST
  2. Market engagement379 days ago
    7 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST

    Interested parties should submit clarification questions via the messaging function within PQQ_4681 S1140 (2027) Provision of Large Plant Hire and Associated Services - Pre-Market Engagement on eSourcingNI by 5.00pm on Friday 3rd October 2025.

    All clarifications or queries relating to the MSQ must be submitted via the eSourcingNI portal as a secure message. Clarification requests may be answered in batches rather than one at a time.

    Each response to a request for clarification may be issued as a broadcast message, suitably anonymised, to all interested parties via eSourcingNI. It shall be the interested parties’ responsibility to monitor clarification responses.

    If an interested party raises a clarification which it considers is confidential in nature, this must be stated within the request. In all circumstances, NIE Networks reserves the right to issue clarification responses to all interested parties at any stage when it believes, at its sole discretion, the clarification should be issued to all interested parties.

    Where any additions or amendments are made to the MSQ documents, these will be issued to all interested parties via eSourcingNI in the form of an addendum. Responses to clarification requests issued by NIE Networks shall be deemed to form part of the documents and must be treated as such by the interested party.

    Any queries or correspondence during the process must not be directed to any NIE Networks employees or any other address rather than the method outlined above. Any violation of this instruction by the Bidder may render their MSQ Response invalid.

    No oral conversations or agreements with any representatives of NIE Networks shall affect or modify any terms of this document and/or the MSQ or any submitted response. Any oral communication between NIE Networks and the Bidder shall not be binding on NIE Networks, unless the communication is subsequently issued as a broadcast clarification message in response to a clarification requested submitted via eSourcingNI.

    MSQ Responses must be submitted in accordance with the following conditions:

    • eSourcingNI is NIE Networks’ chosen electronic tendering portal for the Procurement.
    • Should you have any queries, or if you are having any problems registering on the portal, please contact the Bravo Solution dedicated helpdesk by calling 0800 368 4850 (UK) or 00442033496601 (outside UK).
    • The MSQ Response must be completed as directed and returned via the eSourcingNI portal. MSQ Responses received after the submission deadline will not be considered
    • Phoned, faxed or emailed MSQ Responses will not be accepted.
    • The MSQ Response can be uploaded anytime until the submission deadline within this document.
    • When uploading your response, please be aware that the speed of your internet connection, your system configuration and general web traffic, may impact on the time required to complete the transaction. Uploading of MSQ Responses must be completed by the final submission time.
    • NIE Networks cannot accept responsibility for transmission delays. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to ensure that its MSQ Response has been submitted in the prescribed manner and in accordance with the specified deadline.
    • When uploading your MSQ Response please ensure that:

    o You have checked that your whole MSQ Response has been uploaded correctly, including supporting attachments;

    o Once uploaded and saved, a final check of the MSQ Response is carried out to ensure the document/s uploaded contain ALL the answers.

    Please consider this document in detail and if you feel that your organisation is able to contribute to this PME exercise, please complete the MSQ and return by the deadline specified below.

    MSQ responses should be submitted by 5:00pm on Tuesday 7th October 2025.

  3. Next notice expected285 days ago
    9 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
  4. Tender notice published243 days ago
    20 Feb 2026, 10:22 GMT
  5. Clarification questions by210 days ago
    25 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
  6. Admission / appointment period ends210 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    25 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
  7. Today
    21 Oct 2026
  8. Award decision expected byin 19 days
    9 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
  9. Contract startsin 74 days
    4 Jan 2027

Notice history

5 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 16 Sept 2025
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    16 Sept 2025, 12:43 BST
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    20 Feb 2026, 10:22 GMT
    UK4
  3. Published value published: £37,308,500
    20 Feb 2026, 10:22 GMT
  4. Status changed to active
    20 Feb 2026, 10:22 GMT
  5. Procurement method changed
    20 Feb 2026, 10:22 GMT

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

Contracting authorityPrivate utilityNorthern Irish devolved regulations apply GB-COH: NI026041 120 Malone Road, Belfast, UK, BT9 5HTContact email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure