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title: "S1081 (2020) Helicopter Patrolling of Overhead Lines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b063"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED"
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# S1081 (2020) Helicopter Patrolling of Overhead Lines

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b063

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "S1081 (2020) Helicopter Patrolling of Overhead Lines" was initiated by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (NIE Networks). This tender, categorised under air transport services, took place in Belfast, UK, and was conducted through a selective procurement method involving a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The contract was awarded on 1st April 2021, with an active status to provide helicopter patrolling services. The framework is established for five years, with a potential extension of up to an additional three years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in helicopter services and aerial inspections, particularly those with experience in infrastructure monitoring and maintenance. Companies that are well-versed in aviation operations, safety compliance, and have a strong track record of service delivery would be particularly suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this framework could enable growth through ongoing work with NIE Networks over the duration of the contract, providing a stable revenue stream in the burgeoning infrastructure services sector.

## Notice

NIE Networks seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced organisation onto a framework for helicopter patrolling of overhead lines. Please refer to the Scope of Services for further information. The framework will initially be established for a period of 5 years with an option, excisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional three (3) year period, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Helicopter Patrolling Services of Overhead Lines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010482-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED |
| Locality | BELFAST, |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT9 5HT |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLM DOLLAR GROUP T/A PDG AVIATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60400000 - Air transport services

## Release History

- 12 May 2021 at 21:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010482-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nienetworks.co.uk
- https://e-sorucingni.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:481351-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

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