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Electricians for the Installation, Refurbishment and Maintenance of Sub Station High & Low Voltage Plant / Equipment

NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Sep 2025 at 15:12

Award

10 Mar 2025 at 15:36

Tender

03 Sep 2024 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (NIE Networks) conducted a significant procurement process for electricians to manage the installation, refurbishment, and maintenance of substation high and low voltage equipment across Northern Ireland. This contract, titled "Electricians for the Installation, Refurbishment and Maintenance of Sub Station High & Low Voltage Plant / Equipment," falls under the industry category of electrical installation work. The procurement, which used a selective method involving a negotiated procedure with prior competition, has progressed to the award stage as of 15 September 2025. The contract was divided into three lots: Transmission and Distribution Projects, Day Rates, and Substation Inspections, each with specific requirements. Key suppliers awarded include TLI, Knox Electrical Ltd, and IMAC Construction Services Ltd, with contracts signed in early to mid-2025.

This procurement process represents substantial business growth opportunities for various electrical and construction companies, particularly those specialising in high and low voltage electrical installation work. Businesses with experience or capacity in delivering large framework agreements will find the contract's framework extension option appealing, potentially running for up to eight years. Given the technical and pricing criteria involved, both large enterprises and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete. Engaging in such contracts with NIE Networks can enhance a company's market position and expand its operational footprint in the region.

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Notice Title

Electricians for the Installation, Refurbishment and Maintenance of Sub Station High & Low Voltage Plant / Equipment

Notice Description

NIE Networks has a requirement for experienced electricians for the Installation, Refurbishment and Maintenance of Sub Station High and Low Voltage Plant / Equipment throughout Northern Ireland.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Transmission and Distribution Projects

Transmission and Distribution Projects

Options: The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option to extend the Framework Agreements for up to a further 4 (four) years.

Renewal: Optional extension period of up to 2 years

Lot 2 - Day Rates

Provide commissioners, supervisors, electricians, fitters and apprentices for day rate assistance to NIE Networks across Northern Ireland. Inclusive of vehicles (commuting and inter-site travel), tools & equipment.

Options: The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option to extend the Framework Agreements for up to a further 4 (four) years.

Lot 3 - Substation Inspections

Inspections of Plant & Equipment to include minor defect repairs where appropriate and provision of two driver/fitters for PWS.

Options: The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option to extend the Framework Agreements for up to a further 4 (four) years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049791
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056687-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,730,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
angela.hutton@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
4
Supplier Names

IMAC CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

KNOX ELECTRICAL

TLI

WRIGHTS ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRES

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