Scope
Description
In order to maintain existing operations in respect of the Overhead Line Network, A direct award is required to source Wood Poles in additional to that in existing contracts. A renewal Procurement process is also underway.
Contract 1. Purchase of Additional Wood Poles
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 June 2025
Standstill period
- End: 11 July 2025
- 10 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
14 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 July 2025 to 30 June 2026
- 11 months, 17 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 44212224 - Poles for carrying overhead lines
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Direct award justification
Extreme and unavoidable urgency
In order to maintain existing operations in respect of the Overhead Line Network, A direct award is required to source Wood Poles in additional to that in existing contracts. A renewal Procurement process is also underway.
Supplier
ESB Networks
- Companies House: 465172
Sarsfield Road, Wilton
Cork
T12 E367
Ireland
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Purchase of Additional Wood Poles
Contracting authority
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
- Companies House: NI026041
120 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5HT
United Kingdom
Organisation type: Private utility
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland