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title: "Construction & Refurbishment of Distribution Overhead Lines Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038c7b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED"
published: "2022-12-11"
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# Construction & Refurbishment of Distribution Overhead Lines Contract

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038c7b

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited awarded the contract for the Construction & Refurbishment of Distribution Overhead Lines. The procurement process, completed under the "tender" initiation type, involved multiple lots for different aspects of the project, and the contract covers Distribution Overhead Line Refurbishment, New Build, and Day Works. The total value of the contract is £253,800,000. The procurement method was "selective," using a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, specifically those involved in overhead line construction. Companies specialising in distribution overhead line refurbishment, new build projects, and day works resources would be well-suited to compete for the contract. The contracting authority, Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited, based in Belfast, United Kingdom, published details about the tender, which is now in the award stage, with active suppliers including Circet (UK) Ltd, Keltbray, and TLI Group Ltd.

## Notice

The purpose of the procurement process is to award a contract for Construction & Refurbishment of Distribution Overhead Lines across a number of Lots, as detailed below. Lot 1 - Distribution Overhead Line Refurbishment at all voltages up to and including 33kv, these works will also include SAR (secondary asset replacement), Very High-Risk Sit es, small customer connections, fault & emergency works and the provision of day rate resources. Lot 2 - Mini competition Distribution Overhead Line New Build and major projects at all voltages up to and including 33kv. It Lot 3 - Day Works Resources (including Overhead Lines, Survey and Patrol) LV Undereaves Refurbishment.

### Lot Information

Distribution Overhead Line Refurbishment

Distribution Overhead Line Refurbishment at all voltages up to and including 33kv, these works will also include SAR (secondary asset replacement), Very High-Risk Sites, small customer connections, fault & emergency works and the provision of day rate resources.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of four (4) years with an option to extend by a further optional period of up to four (4) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

Overhead Line New Build and major projects

Overhead Line New Build and major projects at all voltages up to and including 33kv.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of four (4) years with an option, to extend by a further optional period of up to four (4) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

Day Works Resources

Day Works Resources (including Overhead Lines, Survey and Patrol) LV Undereaves Refurbishment.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of four (4) years with an option to extend by a further optional period of up to four (4) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035009-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £285,000,000 |

## 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | CIRCET (UK; GRID TEAM SERVICES; KELTBRAY; TLI GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45232210 - Overhead line construction

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2022 at 20:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035009-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nienetworks.co.uk
- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:433353-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

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