Scope
Reference
SONI069
Description
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
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £8,900,000 excluding VAT
- £10,680,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031
- Possible extension to 31 August 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend annually for up to three years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
5
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Selection process will be as per the PSQ and RFP
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Refer to PSQ
Technical ability conditions of participation
Refer to PSQ
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
25 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Suppliers to be invited to tender
3 to 5 suppliers
Selection criteria:
Refer to PSQ
Award decision date (estimated)
31 July 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 July 2033
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Experience | Candidates are required to demonstrate that they have sufficient recent and relevant experience to deliver contracts of this nature. |
Quality | 65.00% |
| Candidate Capacity | Candidates are required to demonstrate, that in principle they have at their disposal sufficient manpower (of relevant and appropriate expertise and experience) and other resources necessary to... |
Quality | 35.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
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.
An evaluation team will access each submission based against the criteria in the PSQ
Contracting authority
SONI Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPVY-9479-DHPY
12 Manse Road
Belfast
BT6 9RT
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
Organisation type: Private utility
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland