--- title: "T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046eea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046eea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046eea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046eea.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LTD" published: "2025-10-14" --- # T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046eea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046eea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046eea.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd focuses on the provision of tree cutting services across four geographic lots in Northern Ireland: North, South, East, and West. This process falls under the services category in the agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services sector. The procurement is currently in the award stage as of 14th October 2025, with contracts signed on 15th September 2025. The procurement method employed is a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, highlighting its selective nature. The estimated total value of the project is £56,000,000, and the framework agreement could extend up to eight years. The initial phases involved planning and tendering stages, which included supplier information events in mid-2024 to engage potential bidders and outline detailed project requirements. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in tree cutting and forestry services. With the project's framework potentially stretching over eight years, companies engaged in this tender can secure long-term contracts and stable revenue streams. The procurement encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the involvement of SMEs like McAuley Tree Surgery Ltd and Mills Contracts Ltd across various lots. Companies offering strategic expertise in transmission and distribution line clearance, especially those capable of handling urgent storm escalation and fault repair works, are well-suited to compete in this tender. This procurement process not only demands quality services but also promises extensive opportunities for skilled service providers to expand their client base within the UK's public utility sector. ## Notice NIE Networks wishes to procure the services of suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the Provision of Tree Cutting. The Works shall be divided into 4 geographic Lots as follows: * Lot 1: North (main lot will be sub categorised by voltage LV, 11kV, 33kV, Transmission and Major Projects) * Lot 2: West (main lot will be sub categorised by voltage LV, 11kV, 33kV, Transmission and Major Projects) * Lot 3: South (main lot will be sub categorised by voltage LV, 11kV, 33kV, Transmission and Major Projects) * Lot 4: East (main lot will be sub categorised by voltage LV, 11kV, 33kV, Transmission and Major Projects) The Works across all lots are for the provision of Services and Works in relation to tree cutting associated with: * New build Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV * Refurbishment of Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV * Storm escalation work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV * Fault & emergency work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV * Other associated works and services in connection with the above list as deemed appropriate. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - North The Works across all lots are for the provision of Services and Works in relation to tree cutting associated with: * New build Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV * Refurbishment of Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV * Storm escalation work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV * Fault & emergency work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV * Other associated works and services in connection with the above list as deemed appropriate. Options: The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two additional 2 (two) year extension periods. Potential total Framework Agreement duration of 8 (eight) years. Lot 2 - T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - West The Works across all lots are for the provision of Services and Works in relation to tree cutting associated with: * New build Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV * Refurbishment of Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV * Storm escalation work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV * Fault & emergency work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV * Other associated works and services in connection with the above list as deemed appropriate. Options: The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two additional 2 (two) year extension periods. Potential total Framework Agreement duration of 8 (eight) years Lot 3 - T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - South The Works across all lots are for the provision of Services and Works in relation to tree cutting associated with: * New build Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV * Refurbishment of Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV * Storm escalation work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV * Fault & emergency work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV * Other associated works and services in connection with the above list as deemed appropriate. Options: The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two additional 2 (two) year extension periods. Potential total Framework Agreement duration of 8 (eight) years. Lot 4 - T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - East The Works across all lots are for the provision of Services and Works in relation to tree cutting associated with: * New build Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV * Refurbishment of Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV * Storm escalation work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV * Fault & emergency work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV * Other associated works and services in connection with the above list as deemed appropriate. Options: The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two additional 2 (two) year extension periods. Potential total Framework Agreement duration of 8 (eight) years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065165-2025 | | Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | 28 Jul 2024 | | Award date | 14 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £56,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £56,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LTD | | Additional buyers | NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS; 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 | 6 | | Supplier names | ABRAHAM TREE MAINTENANCE; CHARLES BRAND; GREENTOWN ENVIRONMENTAL; MCAULEY TREE SURGERY; MILLS CONTRACTS; SPR MCGOWAN TREE SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 77200000 - Forestry services - 77211400 - Tree-cutting services - 77300000 - Horticultural services ## Release History - 14 Oct 2025 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065165-2025 - 27 Nov 2024 at 18:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038370-2024 - 11 Jun 2024 at 10:34 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017966-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nienetworks.co.uk - https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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