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Published 11 Jun 2024, 11:34 BST

Official UK procurement notice

T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting

Official notice

Authority: Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (Public body)·Consortium: 3 public authorities

Framework agreement4 lotsServicesNegotiated procedure with prior call for competitionMax 1 lot per supplier
Sectors: Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services (77) Delivery: Northern Ireland (UKN)
Framework ceiling (notional)£56,000,000total for 4 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 15 Jan 2025awarded 15 Sept 2025
Lots 4max 1 won per supplier

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

NIE Networks wishes to procure the services of suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the Provision of Tree Cutting. The Works shall be divided into 4 geographic Lots as follows:

  • Lot 1: North (main lot will be sub categorised by voltage LV, 11kV, 33kV, Transmission and Major Projects)
  • Lot 2: West (main lot will be sub categorised by voltage LV, 11kV, 33kV, Transmission and Major Projects)
  • Lot 3: South (main lot will be sub categorised by voltage LV, 11kV, 33kV, Transmission and Major Projects)
  • Lot 4: East (main lot will be sub categorised by voltage LV, 11kV, 33kV, Transmission and Major Projects)

The Works across all lots are for the provision of Services and Works in relation to tree cutting associated with:

  • New build Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
  • Refurbishment of Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
  • Storm escalation work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
  • Fault & emergency work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
  • Other associated works and services in connection with the above list as deemed

appropriate.

CPV: Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services · Forestry services · Horticultural services · Tree-cutting services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 12 suppliers · 6 appointed

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · no lot values published · win at most 1 of them
Lot #1T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - NorthCancelled

The Works across all lots are for the provision of Services and Works in relation to tree cutting associated with:

  • New build Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
  • Refurbishment of Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
  • Storm escalation work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
  • Fault & emergency work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
  • Other associated works and services in connection with the above list as deemed

appropriate.

Delivery: Northern Ireland · Northern Ireland
Extensions: The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two additional 2 (two) year extension periods. Potential total Framework Agreement duration of 8 (eight) years.Variant bids: not allowed
77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services77200000 Forestry services77211400 Tree-cutting services
Lot #2T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - WestCancelled

The Works across all lots are for the provision of Services and Works in relation to tree cutting associated with:

  • New build Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
  • Refurbishment of Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
  • Storm escalation work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
  • Fault & emergency work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
  • Other associated works and services in connection with the above list as deemed

appropriate.

Delivery: Northern Ireland · Northern Ireland
Extensions: The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two additional 2 (two) year extension periods. Potential total Framework Agreement duration of 8 (eight) yearsSecond stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services77200000 Forestry services77211400 Tree-cutting services77300000 Horticultural services
Lot #3T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - SouthCancelled

The Works across all lots are for the provision of Services and Works in relation to tree cutting associated with:

  • New build Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
  • Refurbishment of Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
  • Storm escalation work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
  • Fault & emergency work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
  • Other associated works and services in connection with the above list as deemed

appropriate.

Delivery: Northern Ireland · Northern Ireland
Extensions: The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two additional 2 (two) year extension periods. Potential total Framework Agreement duration of 8 (eight) years.Variant bids: not allowed
77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services77200000 Forestry services77211400 Tree-cutting services77300000 Horticultural services
Lot #4T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - EastCancelled

The Works across all lots are for the provision of Services and Works in relation to tree cutting associated with:

  • New build Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
  • Refurbishment of Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
  • Storm escalation work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
  • Fault & emergency work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
  • Other associated works and services in connection with the above list as deemed

appropriate.

Delivery: Northern Ireland · Northern Ireland
Extensions: The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two additional 2 (two) year extension periods. Potential total Framework Agreement duration of 8 (eight) years.Variant bids: not allowed
77000000 Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services77200000 Forestry services77211400 Tree-cutting services77300000 Horticultural services

What it takes to win
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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
What this means for your bid
  • “T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 12 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
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
First published
11 Jun 2024, 11:34 BST
Last source update
14 Oct 2025, 13:08 BST
Authority reference
T313 (2025)
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-065165
Classification (CPV)
Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural servicesForestry servicesHorticultural servicesTree-cutting services
Delivery area
Northern Ireland (UKN)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-046eea Find a Tender

Publisher note: This notice is for information only for the Supplier Information Event(s) and a Contract Notice will be issued at a later date.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk ↗

Appointment period ends
15 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk ↗

Timeline

29 Jul 2024 → 14 Oct 2025 · 3 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    29 Jul 2024, 00:00 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    15 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
  3. Notice published376 days ago
    14 Oct 2025, 13:08 BST

Notice history

6 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 27 Nov 2024
  1. Status changed to active
    27 Nov 2024, 18:40 GMT
  2. Procurement method changed
    27 Nov 2024, 18:40 GMT
  3. Deadline published: 15 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
    27 Nov 2024, 18:40 GMT
  4. Buyer details updated
    27 Nov 2024, 18:40 GMT
  5. Status changed to complete
    14 Oct 2025, 13:08 BST
  6. Buyer details updated
    14 Oct 2025, 13:08 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 6admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Contracts signed 4latest 15 Sept 2025

4 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Lot 1 - North

    Signed
    15 Sept 2025
    Value
    £13,328,000
    Status
    active

  • Lot 2 - West

    Signed
    15 Sept 2025
    Value
    £19,152,000
    Status
    active

  • Lot 3 - South

    Signed
    15 Sept 2025
    Value
    £10,976,000
    Status
    active

  • East

    Signed
    15 Sept 2025
    Value
    £12,544,000
    Status
    active

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

3 public bodies on the notice

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks

Contracting authorityPublic bodyElectricity 120 Malone Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 5HTContact name, email

Consortium members and other public bodies

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High Court in Northern IrelandMediation body Belfast
  • High Court of Justice in Northern IrelandReview bodyReview contact point Belfast

Framework contractors & participating bidders

6 commercial parties on the notice

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria