Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks
120 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5HT
Contact
Anna McWhirter
Anna.McWhirter@nienetworks.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN - Northern Ireland
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
one.6) Main activity
Electricity
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
T313 (2025) Tree Cutting Services
Reference number
T313 (2025)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NIE Networks requires the services of suitably qualified and experienced organisations to undertake the Provision of Tree Cutting Services. NIE Networks invites all interested suppliers to attend a “Supplier Information Event”. There are two dates and locations for this event to choose from. Please see below details:
Date 1
Wednesday 19th June 2024
10:00 am
Hilton Hotel, Templepatrick
Kingfisher Country Estate, Paradise Walk,
Templepatrick,
Ballyclare
BT39 0DD
Date 2
Tuesday 25th June 2014
12:30 pm
Silverbirch Hotel
5 Gortin Road
Tyrone, Omagh
BT79 7DH
NIE Networks’ requirements will be presented in greater detail and attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions.
This Supplier Information Event(s) will be followed up with a Contract Notice at a later date.
Please confirm your interest to attend this event (and at which location) by contacting Anna McWhirter.
Email: anna.mcwhirter@nienetworks.co.uk
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £56,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 1
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - North
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Work sites throughout the North Lot geographic area of Northern Ireland defined within the contract documents which will be issued with the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1: North
This is a framework contract for a period is 4 (four) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to two additional 2-year extension periods.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - West
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Work sites throughout the West Lot geographic area of Northern Ireland defined within the contract documents which will be issued with the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2: West
This is a framework contract for a period is 4 (four) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to two additional 2-year extension periods.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - South
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Work sites throughout the South Lot geographic area of Northern Ireland defined within the contract documents which will be issued with the Pre Qualification Questionnaire.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3: South
This is a framework contract for a period is 4 (four) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to two additional 2-year extension periods.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - East
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Work sites throughout the East Lot geographic area of Northern Ireland defined within the contract documents which will be issued with the Pre Qualification Questionnaire.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 : East
This is a framework contract for a period is 4 (four) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to two additional 2-year extension periods.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
29 July 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This notice is for information only for the Supplier Information Event(s) and a Contract Notice will be issued at a later date.