---
title: "S1207 (2023) Purchase of Liveline Vehicles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ab85"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ab85.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED"
published: "2024-04-04"
---

# S1207 (2023) Purchase of Liveline Vehicles

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ab85

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the purchase of Liveline Vehicles by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited has successfully reached the award stage. The procurement method used was a selective process through a Negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The contract, valued at £3,500,000, was signed on 7th March 2024. The industry category is utility vehicles, and the procurement involved the design, manufacture, and delivery of Insulated Aerial Devices for use on the electricity network in Northern Ireland. The buyer, Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited, is located in Belfast, United Kingdom.

This tender for Liveline Vehicles presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in utility vehicles and manufacturing of Insulated Aerial Devices for electrical networks. Companies with experience in supplying off-road capable vehicles for electricity network maintenance would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method of a selective process with prior competition involved a single supplier, Versalift United Kingdom Limited, indicating potential for direct contract awards based on specific requirements. The contract period for this opportunity lasted 1080 days, providing stability for suppliers partaking in the process.

## Notice

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (NIE Networks) had a requirement to purchase a number of c13,500kg GVW Insulated Aerial Devices (IADs) with off road capabilities for use on the electricity network across Northern Ireland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The design, manufacture, quality control, supply and delivery of Insulated Aerial Device (IAD) for use by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIE Networks) staff on live 11,000volts and 6,600volt Networks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010950-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,500,000 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERSALIFT UNITED KINGDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34142100 - Elevator-platforms trucks
- 34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles
- 34144700 - Utility vehicles

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2024 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010950-2024
- 23 Feb 2023 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005456-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nienetworks.co.uk
- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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