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C107 Supply of Wood poles, Baulks and Plugs

NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED

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12 Feb 2025 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited is extending its existing framework for the supply of wood poles, baulks, and plugs, specifically used in their distribution system. This procurement, referenced as C107, falls under the industry category of goods and involves the classification of "Poles for carrying overhead lines" (CPV code 44212224). The framework, active since 2017, is being extended for an additional 24 months, concluding around September 2026. The delivery address is within Northern Ireland (UKN region), and the contract's total value is £41 million GBP. Key suppliers involved include Calders and Grandidge and Rundvirke Poles AB.

This procurement opportunity fosters business growth by ensuring the continuous demand for manufacturing and supply of wooden poles and baulks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the production and supply of wooden utility poles, particularly those compliant with electricity transmission standards, would find this tender particularly attractive. The extended framework offers a stable and predictable revenue stream for experienced suppliers capable of meeting the specific demands of the NIE Networks, including preparation orders prior to the 2025 tree felling season.

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Notice Title

C107 Supply of Wood poles, Baulks and Plugs

Notice Description

Lot Information

C107 Supply of Wood poles, Baulks and Plugs

This framework is for the manufacture and supply of wood poles, baulks and plugs for use on the NIE Networks distribution system. The framework has been in place for seven years and will be extended by a further 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04de01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004680-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44212224 - Poles for carrying overhead lines

44212225 - Poles

44212226 - Electricity poles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED
Contact Name
Ruadhrai O'Kane
Contact Email
ruadhrai.okane@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
2
Supplier Names

CALDERS AND GRANDIDGE

RUNDVIRKE POLES

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