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title: "ID 6542563 - NIO - EONI - Provision of a Transportation Service for the Collection, Delivery & Return of Electoral Office Equipment & Materials"
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# ID 6542563 - NIO - EONI - Provision of a Transportation Service for the Collection, Delivery & Return of Electoral Office Equipment & Materials

Buyer: ELECTORAL OFFICE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d536

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## Summary

The Electoral Office for Northern Ireland (EONI) is seeking to appoint a contractor for the provision of transportation services related to the collection, delivery, and return of electoral office equipment and materials. This procurement, under the title "ID 6542563 - NIO - EONI - Provision of a Transportation Service for the Collection, Delivery & Return of Electoral Office Equipment & Materials," falls within the services category, specifically focusing on transport services excluding waste transport, with a related CPV classification. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this procurement is at the tender stage with key deadlines including a submission closing date on 3rd September 2026 and an enquiry end date on 24th August 2026. The contract is set to commence on 22nd December 2026 and it involves an open procedure for procurement valued at £1,200,000, with a gross amount of £1,440,000. The process is conducted under Northern Irish devolved regulations applicable to central government procurement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in road transport services, particularly those equipped to handle sensitive logistics related to electoral materials. Companies that excel in providing robust contingency plans, effective contract management, and comprehensive mobilisation readiness will find this contract appealing. The procurement allows for optional use of end-to-end tracking solutions, thus suiting businesses that have advanced technological capabilities in logistics. Moreover, with potential renewals extending up to 2031, businesses can establish long-term growth avenues through consistent governmental contracts. This opportunity offers an avenue to secure a stable source of revenue by collaborating with a central government authority, fostering business growth through public sector procurement.

## Notice

The Electoral Office for Northern Ireland (EONI) wishes to appoint a contractor for the transportation of Electoral Office equipment. The contract will commence in December 2026 following the completion of the existing contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: EONI may, at its discretion, require the use of an end to end tracking solution covering the full journey of ballot boxes, from collection at storage through all transfers and deliveries, to final delivery at count venues and return to storage, where applicable. Please see section 23 of the specification for further information.

Renewal: Two optional one year extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071208-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2026 - 21 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2031-07-31 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | ELECTORAL OFFICE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 9WW |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 12:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071208-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071208-2026
  28th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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