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S1081 (2020) Helicopter Patrolling of Overhead Lines

NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED

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12 May 2021 at 21:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "S1081 (2020) Helicopter Patrolling of Overhead Lines" was initiated by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (NIE Networks). This tender, categorised under air transport services, took place in Belfast, UK, and was conducted through a selective procurement method involving a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The contract was awarded on 1st April 2021, with an active status to provide helicopter patrolling services. The framework is established for five years, with a potential extension of up to an additional three years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in helicopter services and aerial inspections, particularly those with experience in infrastructure monitoring and maintenance. Companies that are well-versed in aviation operations, safety compliance, and have a strong track record of service delivery would be particularly suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this framework could enable growth through ongoing work with NIE Networks over the duration of the contract, providing a stable revenue stream in the burgeoning infrastructure services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S1081 (2020) Helicopter Patrolling of Overhead Lines

Notice Description

NIE Networks seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced organisation onto a framework for helicopter patrolling of overhead lines. Please refer to the Scope of Services for further information. The framework will initially be established for a period of 5 years with an option, excisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional three (3) year period, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Helicopter Patrolling Services of Overhead Lines.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b063
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010482-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60400000 - Air transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
betty.robinson@nienetworks.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST,
Postcode
BT9 5HT
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Electoral Ward
Westminster Constituency

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLM DOLLAR GROUP T/A PDG AVIATION SERVICES

Further Information

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