Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
120 Malone Road,
Belfast,
BT9 5HT
Angela.Hutton@nienetworks.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN - Northern Ireland
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.6) Main activity
Electricity
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Electricians for the Installation, Refurbishment and Maintenance of Sub Station High & Low Voltage Plant / Equipment
Reference number
B965
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
NIE Networks has a requirement for experienced electricians for the Installation, Refurbishment and Maintenance of Sub Station High and Low Voltage Plant / Equipment throughout Northern Ireland.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £32,050,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 – Transmission and Distribution Projects
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transmission and Distribution Projects
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option to extend the Framework Agreements for up to a further 4 (four) years.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 – Day Rates
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provide commissioners, supervisors, electricians, fitters and apprentices for day rate assistance to NIE Networks across Northern Ireland. Inclusive of vehicles (commuting and inter-site travel), tools & equipment.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: technical / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option to extend the Framework Agreements for up to a further 4 (four) years.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 – Substation Inspections
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Inspections of Plant & Equipment to include minor defect repairs where appropriate and provision of two driver/fitters for PWS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: technical / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option to extend the Framework Agreements for up to a further 4 (four) years.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-028073
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
B965
Lot No
1
Title
Transmission and Distribution Projects
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
3 March 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TLI
154A Clonmore Road
Dungannon
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Knox Electrical Ltd
10A Buckna Road, Broughshane
Ballymena
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £4,050,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
B965
Lot No
2
Title
Day Rates
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Knox Electrical Ltd
10A Buckna Road, Broughshane
Ballymena
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £11,880,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
B965
Lot No
3
Title
Substation Inspections
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
IMAC Construction Services Ltd
7 Main Street Dungiven
Dungiven
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,300,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
120 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5HT
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court in Northern Ireland
Royal Courts of justice, Chichester Street
Belfast
BT1 3JY
Country
United Kingdom