--- title: "CA245 (2026) - Earthing Design and Consultancy Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058c01" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058c01" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058c01.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058c01.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED" published: "2025-08-21" --- # CA245 (2026) - Earthing Design and Consultancy Services Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058c01 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058c01) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058c01.json) ## Summary Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited has initiated a tender process for "CA245 (2026) - Earthing Design and Consultancy Services," aimed at engaging qualified service providers for a framework agreement. The framework, lasting up to five years with an optional three-year extension, involves consultancy support, earthing design, assessments, and related training across Northern Ireland. As a procurement classified under the services category and involving utilities, the process follows a selective procedure with a competitive flexible approach. Interested parties must submit expressions of interest by 24th September 2025. The contract is substantial, with a total value estimated at £3,417,600, and the award is scheduled for completion by 13th April 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st May 2026. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electricity distribution equipment installation and related consultancy services. Companies that can provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions for earthing design and consultancy will find this tender particularly beneficial, especially those with an established presence or ability to operate in Northern Ireland. The procurement process allows for a framework agreement engaging up to two participants, making it competitive yet manageable for businesses adept in planning, technical assessments, and training provision. This framework not only offers immediate project potential but also long-term engagement through the possibility of extending the contract, favouring businesses with sustainable and innovative solutions. ## Notice NIE Networks wishes to appoint suitably qualified and experienced service providers on framework for the provision of earthing designs, assessments, consultancy services and training. The Framework Agreement will comprise the following three areas:- Part 1 Consultancy support service Part 2 Earthing designs, assessments and measurements Part 3 Training courses The above list of activities is not exhaustive. A full list of the Services to be delivered is included in the Scope of Services and associated documents. The Services shall be carried out at various locations throughout Northern Ireland, as detailed within the Framework Agreement. The Contracting Entity intends to establish Framework Arrangements for the provision of Earthing Design and Consultancy Services. The Framework Agreements will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: The Framework Agreements will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years. Renewal: The Framework Agreements will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, 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/050480-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,848,000 | | Lots value | £2,848,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 51112100 - Installation services of electricity distribution equipment ## Release History - 21 Aug 2025 at 10:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050480-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050480-2025 21st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.nienetworks.co.uk - https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk - https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.ukTendersorrequeststoparticipatemustbesubmittedtotheabovementionedaddress - 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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