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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: |
| Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited |
| Main Category: | Works |
| Procurement Method: | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender Status: | Open |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £331,500,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £397,800,000 |
| Release Date: | 14 May 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 15 June 2026 |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-052a61 |
| Notice Reference: | 044435-2026 |
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B947 (2026) Excavation, Cable Laying & Reinstatement Works
B947 (2027) Excavation, Cable Laying & Reinstatement Works
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| Call-off method: | Both: direct call-off and mini-competition |
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 £331.5 million for the potential full 8 year period (inclusive of contingency).
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.
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. .
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.
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. .
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.
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.
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Application Deadline
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