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title: "SONI069 Environmental & Planning Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065c9c"
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# SONI069 Environmental & Planning Services

Buyer: SONI LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065c9c

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## Summary

SONI Ltd, a private utility based in Belfast, United Kingdom, is initiating a tender process for "SONI069 Environmental & Planning Services." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting environmental engineering consultancy services. The tender is currently active and is governed by the Northern Irish devolved regulations, using the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement employs a selective method through a Competitive flexible procedure, creating a framework agreement with a maximum of five participants. Expressions of interest must be submitted by 25th March 2026, and the enquiry period concludes on 10th March 2026. The contract is anticipated to start on 1st September 2026, lasting until 31st August 2031, with potential extensions up to 2034.

This tender offers significant opportunities for consultants with expertise in ecological and environmental services, particularly those focusing on grid development. It is ideal for businesses that are well-equipped with manpower and relevant experience in planning services and environmental consultancy. The tender specifies a substantial contract value, offering potential business growth for SMEs. With quality-focused award criteria prioritising candidate capacity and previous experience, businesses demonstrating efficient resource management and a track record of relevant successes stand a good chance of being selected. Furthermore, the project aligns with SONI's strategic goals and statutory functions, providing long-term engagement possibilities for qualified entities.

## Notice

SONI wishes to appoint appropriately qualified and experienced consultants to provide Public Planning, Ecology and Environmental services, primarily pursuant to SONI's statutory functions in the area of Grid Development and SONI's Framework for Grid Development. Prefer refer to the documents Scope of Requirements

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend annually for up to three years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017114-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | 2033-07-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,900,000 |
| Lots value | £8,900,000 |
| 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 | SONI LTD |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT6 9RT |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Electoral ward | Moneyreagh |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 17:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017114-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017114-2026
  25th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.soni.ltd.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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