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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks, titled "B947 (2018) Excavation, Cable laying and Reinstatement," falls under the construction industry sector, specifically focusing on construction and engineering works. This framework arrangement is segmented into several lots, covering areas such as Belfast District, North District, South District, East District, West District, and Major Projects, with a total contract duration of 2880 days. The main procurement category is works, specifically excavation and cable laying, with operations based in Northern Ireland. The procurement has progressed to the award stage, with the contract signed on 25th September 2018 and scheduled to end on 31st August 2027. A time-only extension of 12 months has been applied, with a new contract expected to commence in 2027.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth across various business sectors, particularly those involved in construction, excavation, earthmoving, and cable installation services. Businesses adept in large-scale infrastructure projects and specialising in civil engineering works will find this tender particularly suitable. The opportunities are well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the involvement of companies like Morrow Contracts Ltd, Adman Civil Projects Ltd, KN Network Services Ltd, Mills Contracts Ltd, and FP McCann Ltd. The strategic division of work across distinct geographic districts enhances potential business collaborations and partnerships within Northern Ireland's construction and utilities sectors.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

B947 (2018) Excavation, Cable laying and Reinstatement

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contracting entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint economic operators to enter into separate Framework Agreements for the provision of excavation, cable laying and reinstatement works and related services, across a number of separate lots, as follows: Lot 1: Belfast District; Lot 2: North District; Lot 3: South District; Lot 4: East District; Lot 5: West District and Lot 6; Major Projects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c21a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062130-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

45112100 - Trench-digging work

45112400 - Excavating work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45231000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines

45232000 - Ancillary works for pipelines and cables

45232200 - Ancillary works for electricity power lines

45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure

45314310 - Installation of cable laying

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20187 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
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST,
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

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
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ADMAN CIVIL PROJECTS

FP MCCANN

KN NETWORK SERVICES

MILLS CONTRACTS

MORROW CONTRACTS

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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