Tender

CA245 (2026) - Earthing Design and Consultancy Services

NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED

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21 Aug 2025 at 10:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited has initiated a tender process for "CA245 (2026) - Earthing Design and Consultancy Services," aimed at engaging qualified service providers for a framework agreement. The framework, lasting up to five years with an optional three-year extension, involves consultancy support, earthing design, assessments, and related training across Northern Ireland. As a procurement classified under the services category and involving utilities, the process follows a selective procedure with a competitive flexible approach. Interested parties must submit expressions of interest by 24th September 2025. The contract is substantial, with a total value estimated at £3,417,600, and the award is scheduled for completion by 13th April 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st May 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electricity distribution equipment installation and related consultancy services. Companies that can provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions for earthing design and consultancy will find this tender particularly beneficial, especially those with an established presence or ability to operate in Northern Ireland. The procurement process allows for a framework agreement engaging up to two participants, making it competitive yet manageable for businesses adept in planning, technical assessments, and training provision. This framework not only offers immediate project potential but also long-term engagement through the possibility of extending the contract, favouring businesses with sustainable and innovative solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA245 (2026) - Earthing Design and Consultancy Services

Notice Description

NIE Networks wishes to appoint suitably qualified and experienced service providers on framework for the provision of earthing designs, assessments, consultancy services and training. The Framework Agreement will comprise the following three areas:- Part 1 Consultancy support service Part 2 Earthing designs, assessments and measurements Part 3 Training courses The above list of activities is not exhaustive. A full list of the Services to be delivered is included in the Scope of Services and associated documents. The Services shall be carried out at various locations throughout Northern Ireland, as detailed within the Framework Agreement. The Contracting Entity intends to establish Framework Arrangements for the provision of Earthing Design and Consultancy Services. The Framework Agreements will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Framework Agreements will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

Renewal: The Framework Agreements will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050480-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

51112100 - Installation services of electricity distribution equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,848,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,848,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Electoral Ward
Westminster Constituency

Further Information

Notice Documents

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