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PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY

B947 (2027) Excavation, Cable Laying & Reinstatement Works

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 1 Oct 2026, 23:46.

Opportunity overview

The purpose of this procurement is to appoint multiple suppliers for the Provision of Excavation, Cable Laying and Reinstatement and related services across six Lots: Lot 1 Belfast District, Lot 2 North District, Lot 3 South District, Lot 4 East District, Lot 5 West District Lot 6 Projects. Lots 1-5 are geographical and Lot 6 is non-geographical. The services within Lots 1-6 will include, but not limited to as follows:: • The excavation and reinstatement of trenches and joint holes. • Installation of electricity cables (33kV, 11kV, LV mains and LV service) and related equipment (including minipillars, underground distribution boxes, auxiliary cables, ducts, etc.) associated with: a) Provision of New Customer Connections b) Fault and Emergency Response c) Asset Installation / Replacement / Upgrade Works • Management of Street works activities including signing, lighting and guarding of works to Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual. Possible additional activities include: • Cable Jointing of 33kV, 11kV, LV and Service Cables • Route selection All appointed Suppliers in Lots 1 to 5 as either Primary Supplier or Reserve Supplier will be appointed to the Framework Agreement for Lot 6. Call off contracts for each Lot will be appointed as outlined in Appendix C - Call Off Procedure of the ITT document. NIE Networks estimates the value of the Contract to be in the region of £331.5 million for the potential full 8 year period (inclusive of contingency).

Classification

  • CPV45000000 — Construction work
  • CPV45112000 — Excavating and earthmoving work
  • CPV45112100 — Trench-digging work
  • CPV45112400 — Excavating work
  • CPV45200000 — Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
  • CPV45220000 — Engineering works and construction works
  • CPV45230000 — Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
  • CPV45231000 — Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines
  • CPV45232000 — Ancillary works for pipelines and cables
  • CPV45232200 — Ancillary works for electricity power lines
  • CPV45314300 — Installation of cable infrastructure
  • CPV45314310 — Installation of cable laying

Lots

  • Belfast District£90.4m
  • North District£67.2m
  • South District£56m
  • East District£3.1m
  • West District£16m
  • Projects£33.6m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
B947 (2027)
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
works
Above Threshold
Yes
Expression Of Interest Deadline
15 Jun 2026, 12:00
Has Recurrence
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
As set out in the Procurement documents attached to the project on eSourcingNI

Special regime

utilities

Covered By

GPA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
Criteria as stated in the procurement documents

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Expected award period

Ends
1 Feb 2027, 23:59

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
3

Award criteria

Description
All appointed Suppliers (Primary and Reserve) in Lots 1 to 5 will be appointed to the Framework Agreement for Lot 6. A Supplier can submit a bid Tender Response for 1 or all or any combination of Lots (for Lots 1-5). Within Lots 1 to 5, a Supplier may be appointed as a Primary Supplier (1st place) in a maximum of 2 Lots (1-5). A Supplier can (subject to the below) be appointed as a Reserve Supplier in a maximum of 2 Lots (of Lots 1 to 5). If a Supplier is appointed to 2 Lots (of Lots 1 to 5) as a Primary Supplier, they can only be appointed as a Reserve Supplier in one additional Lot (of Lots 1 to 5). All Primary Suppliers appointed to a Framework Agreement for Lots 1-5 and all Reserve Suppliers for Lots 1 to 5 will be appointed to a Framework Agreement for Lot 6 and will be invited and expected to participate in Lot 6 Competitive Selection Procedures in accordance with the Call-off Procedure.

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
1 Mar 2034, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Belfast District
Description
Lot 1 Belfast District will include, but not limited to: 1. The excavation and reinstatement of trenches and joint holes. 2. Installation of electricity cables (33kV, 11kV, LV mains and LV service) and related equipment (including minipillars, underground distribution boxes, auxiliary cables, ducts, etc.) associated with: a. Provision of New Customer Connections b. Fault and Emergency Response c. Asset Installation / Replacement / Upgrade Works 3. Cable Jointing of 33kV, 11kV, LV and Service Cables. 4. Management of Street Works activities including signing, lighting and guarding of works to Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
108,480,000
Amount
90,400,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
As stated in the procurement documents
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As stated in the procurement documents
Criterion 3
Description
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
For Reduction
Yes

Contract period

Starts
2 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Mar 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Mar 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Framework Agreements for all Lots will be for an initial 48 month period, with two potential extension periods, each at NIE Networks’ discretion, of up to 24 months each. Alternatively, an extension may also be granted for the full 48 month period, at NIE Networks’ discretion

Options

Description
Framework Agreements for all Lots will be for an initial 48 month period, with two potential extension periods, each at NIE Networks’ discretion, of up to 24 months each. Alternatively, an extension may also be granted for the full 48 month period, at NIE Networks’ discretion.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
North District
Description
Lot 2 North District will include, but not limited to: 1. The excavation and reinstatement of trenches and joint holes. 2. Installation of electricity cables (33kV, 11kV, LV mains and LV service) and related equipment (including minipillars, underground distribution boxes, auxiliary cables, ducts, etc.) associated with: a. Provision of New Customer Connections b. Fault and Emergency Response c. Asset Installation / Replacement / Upgrade Works 3. Cable Jointing of 33kV, 11kV, LV and Service Cables. 4. Management of Street Works activities including signing, lighting and guarding of works to Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual. .
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
80,640,000
Amount
67,200,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
As stated in the procurement documents
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As stated in the procurement documents
Criterion 3
Description
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
For Reduction
Yes

Contract period

Starts
2 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Mar 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Mar 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Framework Agreements for all Lots will be for an initial 48 month period, with two potential extension periods, each at NIE Networks’ discretion, of up to 24 months each. Alternatively, an extension may also be granted for the full 48 month period, at NIE Networks’ discretion

Options

Description
Framework Agreements for all Lots will be for an initial 48 month period, with two potential extension periods, each at NIE Networks’ discretion, of up to 24 months each. Alternatively, an extension may also be granted for the full 48 month period, at NIE Networks’ discretion.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
South District
Description
Lot 3 South District will include, but not limited to: 1. The excavation and reinstatement of trenches and joint holes. 2. Installation of electricity cables (33kV, 11kV, LV mains and LV service) and related equipment (including minipillars, underground distribution boxes, auxiliary cables, ducts, etc.) associated with: a. Provision of New Customer Connections b. Fault and Emergency Response c. Asset Installation / Replacement / Upgrade Works 3. Cable Jointing of 33kV, 11kV, LV and Service Cables. 4. Management of Street Works activities including signing, lighting and guarding of works to Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
67,200,000
Amount
56,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
As stated in the procurement documents
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As stated in the procurement documents
Criterion 3
Description
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
For Reduction
Yes

Contract period

Starts
2 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Mar 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Mar 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Framework Agreements for all Lots will be for an initial 48 month period, with two potential extension periods, each at NIE Networks’ discretion, of up to 24 months each. Alternatively, an extension may also be granted for the full 48 month period, at NIE Networks’ discretion

Options

Description
Framework Agreements for all Lots will be for an initial 48 month period, with two potential extension periods, each at NIE Networks’ discretion, of up to 24 months each. Alternatively, an extension may also be granted for the full 48 month period, at NIE Networks’ discretion.
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
East District
Description
Lot 4 East District will include, but not limited to: 1. The excavation and reinstatement of trenches and joint holes. 2. Installation of electricity cables (33kV, 11kV, LV mains and LV service) and related equipment (including minipillars, underground distribution boxes, auxiliary cables, ducts, etc.) associated with: a. Provision of New Customer Connections b. Fault and Emergency Response c. Asset Installation / Replacement / Upgrade Works 3. Cable Jointing of 33kV, 11kV, LV and Service Cables. 4. Management of Street Works activities including signing, lighting and guarding of works to Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual. .
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
37,440,000
Amount
3,120,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
As stated in the procurement documents
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As stated in the procurement documents
Criterion 3
Description
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
For Reduction
Yes

Contract period

Starts
2 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Mar 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Mar 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Framework Agreements for all Lots will be for an initial 48 month period, with two potential extension periods, each at NIE Networks’ discretion, of up to 24 months each. Alternatively, an extension may also be granted for the full 48 month period, at NIE Networks’ discretion

Options

Description
Framework Agreements for all Lots will be for an initial 48 month period, with two potential extension periods, each at NIE Networks’ discretion, of up to 24 months each. Alternatively, an extension may also be granted for the full 48 month period, at NIE Networks’ discretion.
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
West District
Description
Lot 5 West District will include, but not limited to: 1. The excavation and reinstatement of trenches and joint holes. 2. Installation of electricity cables (33kV, 11kV, LV mains and LV service) and related equipment (including minipillars, underground distribution boxes, auxiliary cables, ducts, etc.)associated with: d. Provision of New Customer Connections e. Fault and Emergency Response f. Asset Installation / Replacement / Upgrade Works 3. Cable Jointing of 33kV, 11kV, LV and Service Cables. 4. Management of Street Works activities including signing, lighting and guarding of works to Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
19,200,000
Amount
16,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
As stated in the procurement documents
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As stated in the procurement documents
Criterion 3
Description
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
For Reduction
Yes

Contract period

Starts
2 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Mar 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Mar 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Framework Agreements for all Lots will be for an initial 48 month period, with two potential extension periods, each at NIE Networks’ discretion, of up to 24 months each. Alternatively, an extension may also be granted for the full 48 month period, at NIE Networks’ discretion

Options

Description
Framework Agreements for all Lots will be for an initial 48 month period, with two potential extension periods, each at NIE Networks’ discretion, of up to 24 months each. Alternatively, an extension may also be granted for the full 48 month period, at NIE Networks’ discretion.
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Projects
Description
Lot 6 Projects will include, but not limited to: 1. The excavation and reinstatement of trenches and joint holes. 2. Installation of electricity cables (33kV, 11kV, LV mains and LV service) and related equipment (including minipillars, underground distribution boxes, auxiliary cables, ducts, etc.) associated with: a. Provision of New Customer Connections b. Asset Installation / Replacement / Upgrade Works 3. Cable Jointing of 33kV, 11kV, LV and Service Cables. 4. Management of Street Works activities including signing, lighting and guarding of works to Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual. • Route selection • LV and HV jointing from LV to 33kV.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
40,320,000
Amount
33,600,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
As stated in the procurement documents
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As stated in the procurement documents
Criterion 3
Description
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
For Reduction
Yes

Contract period

Starts
2 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Mar 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Mar 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Framework Agreements for all Lots will be for an initial 48 month period, with two potential extension periods, each at NIE Networks’ discretion, of up to 24 months each. Alternatively, an extension may also be granted for the full 48 month period, at NIE Networks’ discretion

Options

Description
Framework Agreements for all Lots will be for an initial 48 month period, with two potential extension periods, each at NIE Networks’ discretion, of up to 24 months each. Alternatively, an extension may also be granted for the full 48 month period, at NIE Networks’ discretion.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45112000
Description
Excavating and earthmoving work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45112100
Description
Trench-digging work
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45112400
Description
Excavating work
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
45200000
Description
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
45220000
Description
Engineering works and construction works
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
45230000
Description
Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
45231000
Description
Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
45232000
Description
Ancillary works for pipelines and cables
Entry 10
Scheme
CPV
Id
45232200
Description
Ancillary works for electricity power lines
Entry 11
Scheme
CPV
Id
45314300
Description
Installation of cable infrastructure
Entry 12
Scheme
CPV
Id
45314310
Description
Installation of cable laying
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45112000
Description
Excavating and earthmoving work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45112100
Description
Trench-digging work
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45112400
Description
Excavating work
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
45200000
Description
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
45220000
Description
Engineering works and construction works
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
45230000
Description
Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
45231000
Description
Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
45232000
Description
Ancillary works for pipelines and cables
Entry 10
Scheme
CPV
Id
45232200
Description
Ancillary works for electricity power lines
Entry 11
Scheme
CPV
Id
45314300
Description
Installation of cable infrastructure
Entry 12
Scheme
CPV
Id
45314310
Description
Installation of cable laying
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45112000
Description
Excavating and earthmoving work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45112100
Description
Trench-digging work
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45112400
Description
Excavating work
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
45200000
Description
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
45220000
Description
Engineering works and construction works
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
45230000
Description
Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
45231000
Description
Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
45232000
Description
Ancillary works for pipelines and cables
Entry 10
Scheme
CPV
Id
45232200
Description
Ancillary works for electricity power lines
Entry 11
Scheme
CPV
Id
45314300
Description
Installation of cable infrastructure
Entry 12
Scheme
CPV
Id
45314310
Description
Installation of cable laying
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45112000
Description
Excavating and earthmoving work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45112100
Description
Trench-digging work
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45112400
Description
Excavating work
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
45200000
Description
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
45220000
Description
Engineering works and construction works
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
45230000
Description
Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
45231000
Description
Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
45232000
Description
Ancillary works for pipelines and cables
Entry 10
Scheme
CPV
Id
45232200
Description
Ancillary works for electricity power lines
Entry 11
Scheme
CPV
Id
45314300
Description
Installation of cable infrastructure
Entry 12
Scheme
CPV
Id
45314310
Description
Installation of cable laying
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45112000
Description
Excavating and earthmoving work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45112100
Description
Trench-digging work
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45112400
Description
Excavating work
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
45200000
Description
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
45220000
Description
Engineering works and construction works
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
45230000
Description
Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
45231000
Description
Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
45232000
Description
Ancillary works for pipelines and cables
Entry 10
Scheme
CPV
Id
45232200
Description
Ancillary works for electricity power lines
Entry 11
Scheme
CPV
Id
45314300
Description
Installation of cable infrastructure
Entry 12
Scheme
CPV
Id
45314310
Description
Installation of cable laying
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45112000
Description
Excavating and earthmoving work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45112100
Description
Trench-digging work
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45112400
Description
Excavating work
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
45200000
Description
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
45220000
Description
Engineering works and construction works
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
45230000
Description
Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
45231000
Description
Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
45232000
Description
Ancillary works for pipelines and cables
Entry 10
Scheme
CPV
Id
45232200
Description
Ancillary works for electricity power lines
Entry 11
Scheme
CPV
Id
45314300
Description
Installation of cable infrastructure
Entry 12
Scheme
CPV
Id
45314310
Description
Installation of cable laying

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
future
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Access Details
eSourcingNI is NIE Networks’ chosen electronic tendering portal for this Procurement and documents can be found within the project pqq_4722 - B947 (2027) Excavation, Cable Laying & Reinstatement Works, on the following website - https://e-sourcingni.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web
Entry 3
Id
044435-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
14 May 2026, 14:51
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
Id
GB-COH-NI026041

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
NI026041

Address

Street Address
120 Malone Road
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT9 5HT
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UK

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
privateUtility
Description
Private utility
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-NIR
Description
Northern Irish devolved regulations apply

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Belfast · UK · BT9 5HT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 044435-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·