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title: "S1186 (2025) Tower Steelwork & Substation Gantry Condition Assessments and LiDAR"
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# S1186 (2025) Tower Steelwork & Substation Gantry Condition Assessments and LiDAR

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04adb5

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## Summary

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd initiated a procurement process titled "S1186 (2025) Tower Steelwork & Substation Gantry Condition Assessments and LiDAR," classified under survey services. This selective procurement method involves a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition and is supported by a framework agreement. The process is active and seeks to establish a Framework Agreement covering services such as Tower Steelwork & Substation Gantry Condition Assessments and LiDAR surveys, specifically in Northern Ireland. Two lots were identified: Lot 1 focusing on tower assessments and Lot 2 on LiDAR surveys, both of which have been awarded. Key dates include a tender closure on 21st November 2024, followed by invitation to the second stage on 8th January 2025. This procurement process operates under a five-year framework, with potential for a three-year extension, and recently completed the award stage on 21st July 2025.

This tender process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced surveying services, particularly those with experience in aerial or drone-based surveys. Organisations such as Cyberhawk Innovations Ltd and Fugro GB Ltd have already secured contracts, reflecting the appeal to firms equipped with innovative, state-of-the-art technologies for structural assessments and data processing within the electric utility sector. SMEs with a background in providing similar services to EU/UK electricity network operators can benefit substantially from engaging in such tenders as it opens up long-term recurring business prospects and partnerships within the established framework.

## Notice

NIE Networks wishes to award a Framework Agreement for the provision Tower Steelwork & Substation Gantry Condition Assessments (Lot 1) and LiDAR surveys (Lot 2).

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Tower Steelwork & Substation Gantry Condition Assessments

Tower Steelwork & Substation Gantry Condition Assessments - The Appointed Contractor shall provide a complete service, whereby each individual structure or bar is surveyed and photographed on site and assessed in terms of its condition. Data shall then be presented in summary for the tower as a whole. It is envisaged that the method of survey will be via helicopter or an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Drone. The tenderer should detail their proposed method. NIE Networks has no preference to which method is selected however, the tenderer should note Section 1.7 Inaccessible Bars within this specification and satisfy themselves that bars which cannot be fully surveyed will be taken into account during the evaluation process of the tender responses

Options: The Framework Agreement period is 5 (five) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreements for up to a further 3 (three) years

Renewal: The Framework Agreement period is 5 (five) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreements for up to a further 3 (three) years.

Lot 2 - LiDAR Surveys

LiDAR Surveys The Appointed Contractor shall provide a complete service, whereby the LiDAR survey will be carried out, the data processed and a PLS-CADD (.bak) file produced. It is envisaged that the method of survey will be by fixed wing aircraft or drone. The tender response should detail their proposed method It is a requirement of this tender that bidders have at least three years' experience of carrying out similar LiDAR survey and processing work for other EU/UK electricity network operators.

Options: The Framework Agreement period is 5 (five) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreements for up to a further 3 (three) years.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement period is 5 (five) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreements for up to a further 3 (three) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044066-2025 |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 60 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,660,000 |
| Lots value | £9,660,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,300,000 |

## 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 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | CYBERHAWK INNOVATIONS; FUGRO GB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 07:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044066-2025
- 18 Oct 2024 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033751-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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