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CA245 (2026) - Earthing Design and Consultancy Services

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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02 Jul 2026 at 07:59

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

21 Aug 2025 at 11:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (NIE Networks) has concluded the procurement process for the provision of Earthing Design and Consultancy Services under contract ID CA245 (2026). This procurement falls under the services category within the utilities sector and was conducted through a competitive flexible procedure. The framework agreement is targeted towards suitably qualified and experienced service providers to offer consultancy support services, earthing designs, assessments, measurements, and training. The resulting framework agreements will have a duration of five years, with a potential extension of up to three more years, and services are to be delivered across various locations in Northern Ireland. RINA Tech UK Limited and Power Systems Consultants UK Ltd have been awarded this contract as suppliers, with the overall contract value amounting to £3,417,600 gross. The main procurement was completed on 2nd July 2026, and the services are scheduled to commence on 17th July 2026.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in electricity distribution equipment installation, consulting, and employee training within the utilities industry. SMEs focusing on technical services and consultancy have substantial potential to compete and collaborate under the framework agreements, capitalising on the long-term scope and substantial budget allocated by NIE Networks. The establishment of this framework fosters an environment for innovation, skills development, and partnership opportunities among service providers aiming to enhance the quality and safety of electricity networks across Northern Ireland.

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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/062002-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Power Systems Consultants UK Ltd

RINA Tech UK Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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