Scope
Reference
S1126 (2026) Temporary Traffic Management
Description
NIE Networks now wishes to award a Framework Agreement for Temporary Traffic Management Services;
The Temporary Traffic Management service will facilitate NIE Networks’ internal work requirements associated with:
• Provision of New Customer Connections
• Asset Installation/Replacement/Upgrade Works
• Fault & Emergency Response
These services will include:
• pre-site planning
• design and production of traffic management plans
• setting up of traffic management arrangements, on site management of such arrangements and removal of same upon completion of the works
• signing, lighting and guarding in accordance with Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual including provision of traffic controls and lane/road closures
• full end to end management of street works in accordance with legislative requirements.
The above description is given for guidance only and should not be concluded as finite. The full detail of the requirements are included within the information included with the draft ITT documentation.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £9,800,000 excluding VAT
- £11,760,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2030
- Possible extension to 30 November 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
The Framework Agreement period is four years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend for up to a further two x two years (four years).
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Framework Agreement period is four years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend for up to a further two x two years (four years).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 63712700 - Traffic control services
- 45233150 - Traffic-calming works
- 34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
1
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1126 (2026) Temporary Traffic Management
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1126 (2026) Temporary Traffic Management
Technical ability conditions of participation
As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1126 (2026) Temporary Traffic Management
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 October 2025, 3:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
16 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above mentioned address
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Suppliers to be invited to tender
Maximum 6 suppliers
Selection criteria:
As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1126 (2026) Temporary Traffic Management.
Award decision date (estimated)
17 June 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1126 (2026) Temporary Traffic Management |
Quality |
| Price | As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1126 (2026) Temporary Traffic Management |
Price |
Weighting description
As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1126 (2026) Temporary Traffic Management
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1126 (2026) Temporary Traffic Management
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
As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project S1126 (2026) Temporary Traffic Management
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