ID 6542563 - NIO - EONI - Provision of a Transportation Service for the Collection, Delivery & Return of Electoral Office Equipment & Materials

ELECTORAL OFFICE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

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Tender

28 Jul 2026 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Electoral Office for Northern Ireland (EONI) is seeking to appoint a contractor for the provision of transportation services related to the collection, delivery, and return of electoral office equipment and materials. This procurement, under the title "ID 6542563 - NIO - EONI - Provision of a Transportation Service for the Collection, Delivery & Return of Electoral Office Equipment & Materials," falls within the services category, specifically focusing on transport services excluding waste transport, with a related CPV classification. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this procurement is at the tender stage with key deadlines including a submission closing date on 3rd September 2026 and an enquiry end date on 24th August 2026. The contract is set to commence on 22nd December 2026 and it involves an open procedure for procurement valued at £1,200,000, with a gross amount of £1,440,000. The process is conducted under Northern Irish devolved regulations applicable to central government procurement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in road transport services, particularly those equipped to handle sensitive logistics related to electoral materials. Companies that excel in providing robust contingency plans, effective contract management, and comprehensive mobilisation readiness will find this contract appealing. The procurement allows for optional use of end-to-end tracking solutions, thus suiting businesses that have advanced technological capabilities in logistics. Moreover, with potential renewals extending up to 2031, businesses can establish long-term growth avenues through consistent governmental contracts. This opportunity offers an avenue to secure a stable source of revenue by collaborating with a central government authority, fostering business growth through public sector procurement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ID 6542563 - NIO - EONI - Provision of a Transportation Service for the Collection, Delivery & Return of Electoral Office Equipment & Materials

Notice Description

The Electoral Office for Northern Ireland (EONI) wishes to appoint a contractor for the transportation of Electoral Office equipment. The contract will commence in December 2026 following the completion of the existing contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: EONI may, at its discretion, require the use of an end to end tracking solution covering the full journey of ballot boxes, from collection at storage through all transfers and deliveries, to final delivery at count venues and return to storage, where applicable. Please see section 23 of the specification for further information.

Renewal: Two optional one year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d536
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071208-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Dec 2026 - 21 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-07-31

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ELECTORAL OFFICE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

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
BT1 9WW
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Further Information

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