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T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Oct 2025 at 13:08

Award Notice
Tender

27 Nov 2024 at 18:40

Tender Notice
Planning

11 Jun 2024 at 11:34

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd focuses on the provision of tree cutting services across four geographic lots in Northern Ireland: North, South, East, and West. This process falls under the services category in the agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services sector. The procurement is currently in the award stage as of 14th October 2025, with contracts signed on 15th September 2025. The procurement method employed is a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, highlighting its selective nature. The estimated total value of the project is £56,000,000, and the framework agreement could extend up to eight years. The initial phases involved planning and tendering stages, which included supplier information events in mid-2024 to engage potential bidders and outline detailed project requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in tree cutting and forestry services. With the project's framework potentially stretching over eight years, companies engaged in this tender can secure long-term contracts and stable revenue streams. The procurement encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the involvement of SMEs like McAuley Tree Surgery Ltd and Mills Contracts Ltd across various lots. Companies offering strategic expertise in transmission and distribution line clearance, especially those capable of handling urgent storm escalation and fault repair works, are well-suited to compete in this tender. This procurement process not only demands quality services but also promises extensive opportunities for skilled service providers to expand their client base within the UK's public utility sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting

Notice 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - North

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.

Options: 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.

Lot 2 - T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - West

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.

Options: 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

Lot 3 - T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - South

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.

Options: 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.

Lot 4 - T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - East

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.

Options: 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046eea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065165-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

77200000 - Forestry services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
15 Sep 202511 months 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 Ltd
Additional Buyers

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT9 5HT
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Abraham Tree Maintenance

Charles Brand Limited

Greentown Environmental Limited

McAuley Tree Surgery Ltd

Mills Contracts Ltd

SPR McGowan Tree Services Limited

Further Information

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