--- title: "B947 (2027) Excavation, Cable Laying & Reinstatement Works" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052a61" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052a61" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052a61.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052a61.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED" published: "2026-05-14" --- # B947 (2027) Excavation, Cable Laying & Reinstatement Works Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052a61 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052a61) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052a61.json) ## Summary The procurement process for Contract B947 (2027), initiated by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited, focuses on excavation, cable laying, and reinstatement works across various districts. The project is divided into six Lots encompassing geographical and project-based work, with an estimated contract value of around £331.5 million over an eight-year period, and is governed under Northern Irish devolved regulations. This active tender stage began on 14 May 2026, with the deadline for expression of interest set for 15 June 2026. The procurement method used is a competitive flexible procedure, and the award period concludes on 1 February 2027. The main procurement category is works, and significant activities include trench excavation and electricity cable installation. This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specializing in construction, civil engineering, and utilities, particularly those experienced with electricity cable installations and street works. Due to its framework agreement setup, suppliers can engage in multiple lots, facilitating growth and portfolio diversification. Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited seeks multiple suppliers either as Primary or Reserve Suppliers, making it suitable for both large and medium-sized enterprises within construction sectors. Companies focusing on electric infrastructure and civil work are well-placed to benefit significantly from this procurement opportunity, given its structured geographical and project-based approach. ## Notice The purpose of this procurement is to appoint multiple suppliers for the Provision of Excavation, Cable Laying and Reinstatement and related services across six Lots: Lot 1 Belfast District, Lot 2 North District, Lot 3 South District, Lot 4 East District, Lot 5 West District Lot 6 Projects. Lots 1-5 are geographical and Lot 6 is non-geographical. The services within Lots 1-6 will include, but not limited to as follows:: * The excavation and reinstatement of trenches and joint holes. * Installation of electricity cables (33kV, 11kV, LV mains and LV service) and related equipment (including minipillars, underground distribution boxes, auxiliary cables, ducts, etc.) associated with: a) Provision of New Customer Connections b) Fault and Emergency Response c) Asset Installation / Replacement / Upgrade Works * Management of Street works activities including signing, lighting and guarding of works to Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual. Possible additional activities include: * Cable Jointing of 33kV, 11kV, LV and Service Cables * Route selection All appointed Suppliers in Lots 1 to 5 as either Primary Supplier or Reserve Supplier will be appointed to the Framework Agreement for Lot 6. Call off contracts for each Lot will be appointed as outlined in Appendix C - Call Off Procedure of the ITT document. NIE Networks estimates the value of the Contract to be in the region of PS331.5 million for the potential full 8 year period (inclusive of contingency). ### Lot Information Belfast District Lot 1 Belfast District will include, but not limited to: 1. The excavation and reinstatement of trenches and joint holes. 2. Installation of electricity cables (33kV, 11kV, LV mains and LV service) and related equipment (including minipillars, underground distribution boxes, auxiliary cables, ducts, etc.) associated with: a. Provision of New Customer Connections b. Fault and Emergency Response c. Asset Installation / Replacement / Upgrade Works 3. Cable Jointing of 33kV, 11kV, LV and Service Cables. 4. Management of Street Works activities including signing, lighting and guarding of works to Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual. Options: Framework Agreements for all Lots will be for an initial 48 month period, with two potential extension periods, each at NIE Networks' discretion, of up to 24 months each. Alternatively, an extension may also be granted for the full 48 month period, at NIE Networks' discretion. Renewal: Framework Agreements for all Lots will be for an initial 48 month period, with two potential extension periods, each at NIE Networks' discretion, of up to 24 months each. Alternatively, an extension may also be granted for the full 48 month period, at NIE Networks' discretion North District Lot 2 North District will include, but not limited to: 1. The excavation and reinstatement of trenches and joint holes. 2. Installation of electricity cables (33kV, 11kV, LV mains and LV service) and related equipment (including minipillars, underground distribution boxes, auxiliary cables, ducts, etc.) associated with: a. Provision of New Customer Connections b. Fault and Emergency Response c. Asset Installation / Replacement / Upgrade Works 3. Cable Jointing of 33kV, 11kV, LV and Service Cables. 4. Management of Street Works activities including signing, lighting and guarding of works to Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual. . Options: Framework Agreements for all Lots will be for an initial 48 month period, with two potential extension periods, each at NIE Networks' discretion, of up to 24 months each. Alternatively, an extension may also be granted for the full 48 month period, at NIE Networks' discretion. Renewal: Framework Agreements for all Lots will be for an initial 48 month period, with two potential extension periods, each at NIE Networks' discretion, of up to 24 months each. Alternatively, an extension may also be granted for the full 48 month period, at NIE Networks' discretion South District Lot 3 South District will include, but not limited to: 1. The excavation and reinstatement of trenches and joint holes. 2. Installation of electricity cables (33kV, 11kV, LV mains and LV service) and related equipment (including minipillars, underground distribution boxes, auxiliary cables, ducts, etc.) associated with: a. Provision of New Customer Connections b. Fault and Emergency Response c. Asset Installation / Replacement / Upgrade Works 3. Cable Jointing of 33kV, 11kV, LV and Service Cables. 4. Management of Street Works activities including signing, lighting and guarding of works to Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual. Options: Framework Agreements for all Lots will be for an initial 48 month period, with two potential extension periods, each at NIE Networks' discretion, of up to 24 months each. Alternatively, an extension may also be granted for the full 48 month period, at NIE Networks' discretion. Renewal: Framework Agreements for all Lots will be for an initial 48 month period, with two potential extension periods, each at NIE Networks' discretion, of up to 24 months each. Alternatively, an extension may also be granted for the full 48 month period, at NIE Networks' discretion East District Lot 4 East District will include, but not limited to: 1. The excavation and reinstatement of trenches and joint holes. 2. Installation of electricity cables (33kV, 11kV, LV mains and LV service) and related equipment (including minipillars, underground distribution boxes, auxiliary cables, ducts, etc.) associated with: a. Provision of New Customer Connections b. Fault and Emergency Response c. Asset Installation / Replacement / Upgrade Works 3. Cable Jointing of 33kV, 11kV, LV and Service Cables. 4. Management of Street Works activities including signing, lighting and guarding of works to Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual. . Options: Framework Agreements for all Lots will be for an initial 48 month period, with two potential extension periods, each at NIE Networks' discretion, of up to 24 months each. Alternatively, an extension may also be granted for the full 48 month period, at NIE Networks' discretion. Renewal: Framework Agreements for all Lots will be for an initial 48 month period, with two potential extension periods, each at NIE Networks' discretion, of up to 24 months each. Alternatively, an extension may also be granted for the full 48 month period, at NIE Networks' discretion West District Lot 5 West District will include, but not limited to: 1. The excavation and reinstatement of trenches and joint holes. 2. Installation of electricity cables (33kV, 11kV, LV mains and LV service) and related equipment (including minipillars, underground distribution boxes, auxiliary cables, ducts, etc.)associated with: d. Provision of New Customer Connections e. Fault and Emergency Response f. Asset Installation / Replacement / Upgrade Works 3. Cable Jointing of 33kV, 11kV, LV and Service Cables. 4. Management of Street Works activities including signing, lighting and guarding of works to Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual. Options: Framework Agreements for all Lots will be for an initial 48 month period, with two potential extension periods, each at NIE Networks' discretion, of up to 24 months each. Alternatively, an extension may also be granted for the full 48 month period, at NIE Networks' discretion. Renewal: Framework Agreements for all Lots will be for an initial 48 month period, with two potential extension periods, each at NIE Networks' discretion, of up to 24 months each. Alternatively, an extension may also be granted for the full 48 month period, at NIE Networks' discretion Projects Lot 6 Projects will include, but not limited to: 1. The excavation and reinstatement of trenches and joint holes. 2. Installation of electricity cables (33kV, 11kV, LV mains and LV service) and related equipment (including minipillars, underground distribution boxes, auxiliary cables, ducts, etc.) associated with: a. Provision of New Customer Connections b. Asset Installation / Replacement / Upgrade Works 3. Cable Jointing of 33kV, 11kV, LV and Service Cables. 4. Management of Street Works activities including signing, lighting and guarding of works to Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual. * Route selection * LV and HV jointing from LV to 33kV. Options: Framework Agreements for all Lots will be for an initial 48 month period, with two potential extension periods, each at NIE Networks' discretion, of up to 24 months each. Alternatively, an extension may also be granted for the full 48 month period, at NIE Networks' discretion. Renewal: Framework Agreements for all Lots will be for an initial 48 month period, with two potential extension periods, each at NIE Networks' discretion, of up to 24 months each. Alternatively, an extension may also be granted for the full 48 month period, at NIE Networks' discretion ### Planning Information Interested parties should register their interest and attendance via eSourcing NI (as below) by 5.00pm on Wednesday 11th June 2025 providing the name(s) and contact email addresses of who will attend. Attendance shall be limited to a maximum of 3 attendees per organization. Registration for the PME briefing event(s) shall only be through eSourcing NI. pqq_4665 has been created on eSourcing NI where parties can register their interest to attend the session via the secure messaging function. Upon receipt of Suppliers' Expressions of Interest, we will provide additional information with further instructions on how to participate in the PME Briefing Event. The PME briefing event shall consist of a presentation by NIE Networks Ltd (consisting of an overview of requirements, objectives, proposed approach to the forthcoming procurement and anticipated timelines), with an opportunity afterwards for interested parties to raise clarification questions. Interested parties should note that any questions regarding the content of the PME briefing event or procurement process raised in advance of the PME briefing event through eSourcing NI will not be responded to by NIE Networks Ltd. Please note that NIE Networks Ltd will be conducting this PME exercise in accordance with the principles of equal treatment, non-discrimination and transparency. To that end, it is important to stress that the structure, specification and all other aspects of the procurement will not be designed to give direct or indirect advantage to any interested party and all information concerning the forthcoming procurement will be disseminated to all interested parties. It is important to note that this PME Notice and the PME briefing event do not constitute a call for competition, selection process or a current tender opportunity. This PME Notice has been produced solely for the purpose of conducting a pre-market engagement exercise. All interested parties will need to express a formal interest in any future tender opportunity in due course once a contract notice (as appropriate) is published. NIE Networks Ltd welcomes interest from all interested parties. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to this PME Notice or the PME briefing event. Participation or non-participation in the PME exercise shall not prevent any interested parties from participating in any subsequent procurement exercise. All information shared with interested parties as part of the PME exercise (including, for the avoidance of doubt, a copy of the PME presentation and any questions and answers provided) will be made available to all parties that express an interest in participating in any subsequent procurement exercise. For the avoidance of doubt however, NIE Networks Ltd will not disclose any specific comments or feedback provided by any interested party, nor the identity of any party that chose to take part in the PME process. NIE Networks Ltd may, at its absolute discretion, consider any questions or feedback provided during the PME exercise in finalising its procurement strategy, procurement process and/or any aspects of the procurement. NIE Networks Ltd also reserves the right to request additional information from any interested party in relation to any question raised or feedback provided as part of the PME exercise. The information provided in this PME Notice and as part of the PME exercise is preliminary in nature and is subject to amendment/updating by NIE Networks Ltd. No reliance may be placed by any party on the information contained in this PME Notice or provided as part of the PME exercise and no representation or warranty, express or implied, is or will be made in relation to such information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044435-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Mar 2027 - 1 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | 2034-03-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £331,500,000 | | Lots value | £266,320,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work - 45112100 - Trench-digging work - 45112400 - Excavating work - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works - 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork - 45231000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines - 45232000 - Ancillary works for pipelines and cables - 45232200 - Ancillary works for electricity power lines - 45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure - 45314310 - Installation of cable laying ## Release History - 14 May 2026 at 13:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044435-2026 - 2 Jun 2025 at 09:46 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029047-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044435-2026 14th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029047-2025 2nd June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.nienetworks.co.uk - https://e-sourcingni.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/01 - https://e-sourcingni.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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