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title: "CA202 (2024) Provision of Consultancy for Major Transmission and Distribution Projects Lot 1 Pre-Construction Stage and Lot 2 Construction Stage."
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# CA202 (2024) Provision of Consultancy for Major Transmission and Distribution Projects Lot 1 Pre-Construction Stage and Lot 2 Construction Stage.

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0433a6

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## Summary

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited is seeking environmental consultancy services for major transmission and distribution projects in Northern Ireland. The tender titled "CA202 (2024) - Provision of Consultancy for Major Transmission and Distribution Projects" spans two lots: Lot 1 for the Pre-Construction Stage and Lot 2 for the Construction Stage. The contracts, which are valued at GBP 5,770,000 each, are set for a period of five years with an option to extend up to a total of eight years. The procurement method is selective, specifically a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The tender period ends on 7th March 2024, and invitations for the second stage will be sent out on 22nd April 2024.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for environmental consultancy firms with expertise in the specified areas. Lot 1 requires specialists capable of conducting environmental impact assessments, noise surveys, ecological studies, and producing construction environmental management plans. Lot 2 involves similar activities but is focused on the construction stage, requiring additional work on habitat survey and planning, including badger and bat surveys, flood risk assessments, and noise/vibration/dust assessments. Firms with strong capabilities in these areas will find the tender particularly suitable to their expertise, enabling them to forge long-term relationships with Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited and expand their market presence.

## Notice

Provision of Consultancy for Major Transmission and Distribution Projects Lot 1 Pre-Construction Stage and Lot 2 Construction Stage.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 Provision of Consultancy Services for Major Transmission and Distribution Projects at Pre-Construction Stage.

We expect to call upon a suitably qualified Environmental specialist to assist when working on the following areas and topics: 1. Undertake environmental impact assessments and associated desk top studies. 2. Develop landscape and visual schemes. 3. Undertake noise surveys , assessment/interpretation of said surveys and appropriate modelling. 4. Undertake Ecology and Ornithology surveys. This will include but not limited to bird surveys and Flora assessments. 5. Undertake Archaeology studies on planned works. 6. Undertake Ecology, Hydrology and Hydrogeology surveys and investigations. 7. Product photomontage drawings for planning application and customer engagements. 8. Produce Construction Environmental Management Plans for Major projects. 9. Provide guidance and assistance on planning policies and attend planning consultations as required. The above list may not be exhaustive and will be applicable to overhead line, cable and substation project.

Options: The Framework will be for a period of five(5) years with an option to extend for up to 36 months(8 years in total).

Lot 2 - Provision of consultancy services for major transmission and distribution projects at Construction Stage.

We expect to call upon a suitably qualified Environmental specialist to deliver the following as part of Habitat Survey and Planning NI Environmental Impact Assessments; 1. Archaeological Works. This will include on site monitoring, Programme of Works (POW) complication and submission and associated licence applications. 2. Badger surveys/associated licence applications, reporting and sett closures (permanent & temporary) 3. Bat surveys/associated licence applications, reporting, endoscope surveys & supervision of tree felling 4. Ecological Clerk of Work duties to comply with planning conditions/phase 1 habitat surveys eg Devil's Bit Scabious / Marsh Fritillary surveys 5. Ecology Study to include ecology and cultural heritage report and field study 6. Environmental Consultancy Services 7. Flood Risk & Drainage assessment 8. Noise/Vibration/Dust Assessment & reporting 9. Ornithology reporting e.g. Hen Harrier surveys The above list may not be exhaustive and will be applicable to overhead line, cable and substation projects.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (5) years with an option to extend for up to 36 months, 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/006413-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,550,000 |
| Lots value | £11,540,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,770,000 |

## 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | ATKINSREALIS; RPS IRELAND; RSK IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71313100 - Noise-control consultancy services
- 71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction
- 71313420 - Environmental standards for construction
- 71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 16:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006413-2025
- 23 Jan 2024 at 11:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002210-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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