Award

Purchase of Wood Poles

NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Sep 2025 at 12:07

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

08 Sep 2025 at 09:11

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited, located in Belfast, is the buying organisation for a procurement process titled "Purchase of Wood Poles." This contract falls under the goods category and pertains to the utilities industry. A key aspect of this procurement is a direct award, chosen due to the urgency of maintaining operations for the Overhead Line Network. The contract was awarded to Coast Fraser Enterprises Ltd, an SME based in Canada, for the delivery of poles that support overhead lines in the UK region. The procurement process reached the award stage as of 10th September 2025, with the contract period starting from the same date and continuing until 7th September 2026. This direct procurement was carried out under the Northern Irish devolved regulations and follows the legal basis set by the UK Parliament Act 2023/54.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in utility components and infrastructure, especially those able to meet the requirements for urgent supply. SMEs with capabilities in supplying overhead line infrastructures, specifically wood poles, would find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. Businesses operating in or targeting the UK region and possessing the requisite certifications and capacity to fulfil such contracts in a timely manner have a competitive edge in such procurement processes, offering avenues for expanded commercial opportunities and industry presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Wood Poles

Notice Description

In order to maintain existing operations in respect of the Overhead Line Network, A direct award is required to source Wood Poles in additional to that in existing contracts. A renewal procurement process is also underway.

Procurement Information

In order to maintain existing operations in respect of the Overhead Line Network, A direct award is required to source Wood Poles in additional to that in existing contracts. A renewal procurement process is also underway.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059584
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055384-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,520,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Electoral Ward
Westminster Constituency

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COAST FRASER ENTERPRISES LTD (C/O STELLA JONES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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