Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd
120 Malone Road,
Belfast
BT9 5HT
noreen.magowan@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
T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting
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 wishes to procure the services of suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the Provision of Tree Cutting. The Works shall be divided into 4 geographic Lots as follows:
• Lot 1: North (main lot will be sub categorised by voltage LV, 11kV, 33kV, Transmission and Major Projects)
• Lot 2: West (main lot will be sub categorised by voltage LV, 11kV, 33kV, Transmission and Major Projects)
• Lot 3: South (main lot will be sub categorised by voltage LV, 11kV, 33kV, Transmission and Major Projects)
• Lot 4: East (main lot will be sub categorised by voltage LV, 11kV, 33kV, Transmission and Major Projects)
The Works across all lots are for the provision of Services and Works in relation to tree cutting associated with:
• New build Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Refurbishment of Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Storm escalation work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Fault & emergency work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Other associated works and services in connection with the above list as deemed
appropriate.
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: £56,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - North
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
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
The Works across all lots are for the provision of Services and Works in relation to tree cutting associated with:
• New build Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Refurbishment of Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Storm escalation work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Fault & emergency work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Other associated works and services in connection with the above list as deemed
appropriate.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two additional 2 (two) year extension periods. Potential total Framework Agreement duration of 8 (eight) 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 - T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - West
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
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
The Works across all lots are for the provision of Services and Works in relation to tree cutting associated with:
• New build Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Refurbishment of Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Storm escalation work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Fault & emergency work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Other associated works and services in connection with the above list as deemed
appropriate.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two additional 2 (two) year extension periods. Potential total Framework Agreement duration of 8 (eight) 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 - T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - South
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
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
The Works across all lots are for the provision of Services and Works in relation to tree cutting associated with:
• New build Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Refurbishment of Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Storm escalation work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Fault & emergency work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Other associated works and services in connection with the above list as deemed
appropriate.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two additional 2 (two) year extension periods. Potential total Framework Agreement duration of 8 (eight) 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 4 - T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - East
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
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
The Works across all lots are for the provision of Services and Works in relation to tree cutting associated with:
• New build Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Refurbishment of Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Storm escalation work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Fault & emergency work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Other associated works and services in connection with the above list as deemed
appropriate.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two additional 2 (two) year extension periods. Potential total Framework Agreement duration of 8 (eight) 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 000-038370
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
T313 (2025)
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1 - North
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 September 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
McAuley Tree Surgery Ltd
Coleraine
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SPR McGowan Tree Services Limited
Larne
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Charles Brand Limited
Belfast
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: £13,328,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
T313 (2025)
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2 - West
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 September 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mills Contracts Ltd
Omagh
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
McAuley Tree Surgery Ltd
Coleraine
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Greentown Environmental Limited
Florencecourt
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: £19,152,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
T313 (2025)
Lot No
3
Title
Lot 3 - South
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 September 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Abraham Tree Maintenance
Waringstown
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
McAuley Tree Surgery Ltd
Coleraine
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mills Contracts Ltd
Omagh
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: £10,976,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
T313 Lot 4
Lot No
4
Title
East
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 September 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SPR McGowan Tree Services Limited
Larne
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
McAuley Tree Surgery Ltd
Coleraine
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Charles Brand Limited
Belfast
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: £12,544,000
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