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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks, is titled "B947 (2020) Excavation, Cable laying and Reinstatement". It falls under the construction industry category, specifically focusing on works such as excavation and cable laying. The contract location is Northern Ireland, covering districts like Belfast and the East District. The project is currently in the award stage, with Morrow Contracts Ltd being the awarded supplier. Contracts under this framework can last up to six years and six months, including possible extensions. The estimated total spend is up to £36.5 million, with the contract period concluding on 31st August 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and engineering, especially those with experience in excavation and cable installation. Companies capable of delivering large-scale infrastructure projects and willing to engage in long-term agreements will find this contract particularly beneficial. As the framework allows for high-value transactions and an extended operation period, businesses can leverage it as a steady revenue stream. Small and medium-sized enterprises, like Morrow Contracts Ltd, have the potential to expand their footprint in the Northern Irish construction market by securing such government contracts.

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Notice Title

B947 (2020) 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 economicoperators to enter into either separate framework agreements for the provision of excavation, cable laying andreinstatement works in: Lot 1: Belfast district; and Lot 2: East District, or a single Framework Agreement; for Lot 3: Belfast and East Districts combined. Any framework agreement awarded will be for a period of 3 years and 6 months with an option, exercisableentirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extendby a further optional period of up to 3 years, with a total potential duration of 6 years and 6 months. The contracting entity estimates that the total spend under the framework agreements could be up to 36 500000 GBP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c21e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062137-2026
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
£36,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20197 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
1
Supplier Name

MORROW CONTRACTS

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