---
title: "Purchase of Wood Poles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059584"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED"
published: "2025-09-10"
---

# Purchase of Wood Poles

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059584

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## Summary

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited, located in Belfast, is the buying organisation for a procurement process titled "Purchase of Wood Poles." This contract falls under the goods category and pertains to the utilities industry. A key aspect of this procurement is a direct award, chosen due to the urgency of maintaining operations for the Overhead Line Network. The contract was awarded to Coast Fraser Enterprises Ltd, an SME based in Canada, for the delivery of poles that support overhead lines in the UK region. The procurement process reached the award stage as of 10th September 2025, with the contract period starting from the same date and continuing until 7th September 2026. This direct procurement was carried out under the Northern Irish devolved regulations and follows the legal basis set by the UK Parliament Act 2023/54.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in utility components and infrastructure, especially those able to meet the requirements for urgent supply. SMEs with capabilities in supplying overhead line infrastructures, specifically wood poles, would find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. Businesses operating in or targeting the UK region and possessing the requisite certifications and capacity to fulfil such contracts in a timely manner have a competitive edge in such procurement processes, offering avenues for expanded commercial opportunities and industry presence.

## Notice

In order to maintain existing operations in respect of the Overhead Line Network, A direct award is required to source Wood Poles in additional to that in existing contracts. A renewal procurement process is also underway.

### Procurement Information

In order to maintain existing operations in respect of the Overhead Line Network, A direct award is required to source Wood Poles in additional to that in existing contracts. A renewal procurement process is also underway.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055384-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,520,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COAST FRASER ENTERPRISES LTD (C/O STELLA JONES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44212224 - Poles for carrying overhead lines

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2025 at 12:07 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055384-2025
- 8 Sep 2025 at 09:11 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054525-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055384-2025
  10th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054525-2025
  8th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nienetworks.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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