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

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/s1140-2026-provision-of-large-plant-hire-and-associated-services-ocds-h6vhtk-059b3f). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited: "S1140 (2026) PROVISION OF LARGE PLANT HIRE AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £37,308,500. 6 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 25 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/northern-ireland-electricity-networks-limited-GB-COH-NI026041)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £37,308,500 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 25 March 2026 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 6
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Civil engineering machinery, Cranes, Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane, Flatbed trucks, Forklift trucks (+9 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/s1140-2026-provision-of-large-plant-hire-and-associated-services-ocds-h6vhtk-059b3f#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-059b3f`

## 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/s1140-2026-provision-of-large-plant-hire-and-associated-services-ocds-h6vhtk-059b3f#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/s1140-2026-provision-of-large-plant-hire-and-associated-services-ocds-h6vhtk-059b3f#participate

## 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.

## Lots (6)
### Lot 1: Hire of Large Plant - Area 1
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 34134100, 42414400, 42418000, 43262100, 43310000, 45500000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £13,810,500
- **Description:** 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 inst...
- **Contract Period:** 04/01/2027 to 03/01/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: Hire Of Large Plant - Area 2
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 34134100, 42414400, 42418000, 43262100, 43310000, 45500000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £6,694,000
- **Description:** 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 inst...
- **Contract Period:** 04/01/2027 to 03/01/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 3: Lorry Mounted Crane - Contract Lift Area 1
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 34134100, 42414000, 42414100, 42414400, 42418000, 42418900
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £5,004,000
- **Description:** 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 acco...
- **Contract Period:** 04/01/2027 to 03/01/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 4: Lorry Mounted Crane - Contract Lift Area 2
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 34134100, 42414000, 42414100, 42414400, 42418000, 42418900
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,673,000
- **Description:** 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 acco...
- **Contract Period:** 04/01/2027 to 03/01/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 5: Mobile Cranes - Contract Lift
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 34134100, 42414000, 42414100, 42414400, 42418000, 45500000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £3,850,000
- **Description:** •	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 ...
- **Contract Period:** 04/01/2027 to 03/01/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 6: Transportation of Large Plant & Hire of Forklifts / Telescopic Handlers and Associated Lifting Equipment
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 34134100, 42414000, 42415110, 42415210, 42418000, 42418900
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £6,277,000
- **Description:** •	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...
- **Contract Period:** 04/01/2027 to 03/01/2031
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F015539-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-02-20T10:22:45.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T13:01:43.471Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-059b3f