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 Wood Poles
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,520,000 excluding VAT
- £1,824,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
8 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
10 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 September 2025 to 7 September 2026
- 11 months, 28 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
Coast Fraser Enterprises Ltd (c/o Stella Jones)
- Companies House: BC0856471
1177 West Hastings St Suite 2101
Vancover
V6E 2K3
Canada
Email: info@coastfraser.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Purchase of Wood Poles
Contracting authority
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
- Companies House: NI026041
120 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5HT
United Kingdom
Contact name: Ruadhrai O'Kane
Email: Ruadhrai.OKane@nienetworks.co.uk
Website: http://www.nienetworks.co.uk
Organisation type: Private utility
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland