Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
120 Malone Road,
Belfast,
BT9 5HT
betty.robinson@nienetworks.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN - Northern Ireland
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.6) Main activity
Electricity
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
CA202 (2024) Provision of Consultancy for Major Transmission and Distribution Projects Lot 1 Pre-Construction Stage and Lot 2 Construction Stage.
Reference number
CA202 (2024)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Provision of Consultancy for Major Transmission and Distribution Projects Lot 1 Pre-Construction Stage and Lot 2 Construction Stage.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £11,550,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 Provision of Consultancy Services for Major Transmission and Distribution Projects at Pre-Construction Stage.
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71313100 - Noise-control consultancy services
- 71313420 - Environmental standards for construction
- 71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We expect to call upon a suitably qualified Environmental specialist to assist when working on the following areas and topics:
1. Undertake environmental impact assessments and associated desk top studies.
2. Develop landscape and visual schemes.
3. Undertake noise surveys , assessment/interpretation of said surveys and
appropriate modelling.
4. Undertake Ecology and Ornithology surveys. This will include but not limited to bird surveys and Flora assessments.
5. Undertake Archaeology studies on planned works.
6. Undertake Ecology, Hydrology and Hydrogeology surveys and investigations.
7. Product photomontage drawings for planning application and customer
engagements.
8. Produce Construction Environmental Management Plans for Major projects.
9. Provide guidance and assistance on planning policies and attend planning
consultations as required.
The above list may not be exhaustive and will be applicable to overhead line, cable and substation project.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework will be for a period of five(5) years with an option to extend for up to 36 months(8 years in total).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Provision of consultancy services for major transmission and distribution projects at Construction Stage.
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71313100 - Noise-control consultancy services
- 71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction
- 71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We expect to call upon a suitably qualified Environmental specialist to deliver the following as part of Habitat Survey and Planning NI Environmental Impact Assessments;
1. Archaeological Works. This will include on site monitoring, Programme of Works (POW) complication and submission and associated licence applications.
2. Badger surveys/associated licence applications, reporting and sett closures (permanent & temporary)
3. Bat surveys/associated licence applications, reporting, endoscope surveys & supervision of tree felling
4. Ecological Clerk of Work duties to comply with planning conditions/phase 1 habitat surveys eg Devil's Bit Scabious / Marsh Fritillary surveys
5. Ecology Study to include ecology and cultural heritage report and field study
6. Environmental Consultancy Services
7. Flood Risk & Drainage assessment
8. Noise/Vibration/Dust Assessment & reporting
9. Ornithology reporting e.g. Hen Harrier surveys
The above list may not be exhaustive and will be applicable to overhead line, cable and substation projects.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (5) years with an option to extend for up to 36 months, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-002210
four.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a periodic indicative notice
The contracting entity will not award any further contracts based on the above periodic indicative notice
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CA202 2024
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1 - Provision of Consultancy services for Major Transmission and Distribution Projects at Pre-Construction Stage.
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RPS Ireland Limited
Elmwood House, 74 Boucher Road
Belfast
BT12 6RZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AtkinsRealis UK Limited
Woodcote Grove, Ashley Road, Epsom
Surrey
KT18 5BW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £5,770,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £5,770,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CA202
Lot No
2
Title
CA202 - Provision of Environmental Consultancy for Major Transmission and Distribution Projects – Construction Stage Lot 2.
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RPS Ireland Limited
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RSK Ireland Ltd
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £5,770,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
120 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5HT
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court in Northern Ireland
Royal Courts of justice, Chichester Street
Belfast
BT1 3JY
Country
United Kingdom