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B930 (2026) Civil Engineering Works

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

Tender information last checkedLast checked 5 Oct 2026, 01:03.

Opportunity overview

The purpose of this procurement is to appoint multiple suppliers across four Lots for the Provision of Civil Engineering Works and related services, across Northern Ireland with no specific geographical restrictions, may include but not limited to as follows: Lot 1 New Build Substations in Greenfield and Brownfield Locations, • Site Clearance • Site Investigation • Switch Houses • Control Rooms • Painting • Building Services • Piling • Tx Bunds and Firewalls • Boundary Walls • Structure Foundations • Structural Steel provision and installation • Concrete Cable Trenches – In-Situ, Precast, GRP • Site compounds and surfacing • Various specifications of Fencing and gates • Drainage, Ducting and Earthing • Landscaping • Design Lot 2 Refurbishment Works within existing Live Substations, • Site Investigation • Switch Houses • Control Rooms • Painting • Building Services • Piling • Refurbishment / alterations to existing buildings • Demolition of buildings, concrete and steel structures, bases etc. • Tx Bunds and Firewalls • Boundary Walls • Structure Foundations • Structural Steel provision and installation • Concrete Cable Trenches – In-Situ, Precast, GRP • Site extensions, compounds and surfacing • Various specifications of Fencing and gates • Drainage, Ducting and Earthing • Landscaping • Design Lot 3 Miscellaneous Works on Secondary Live Substation Buildings and Kiosk Foundations, • Alterations to concrete floors to accommodate new equipment and cabling • GRP Trench Covers and components • Structural Steel provision and installation • Installation of Security Doors • Roof Surveys, repairs and replacement • Vent installations • Earthing • Painting • Demolition of Existing Buildings • Various specifications of Fencing and gates • Landscaping • Concrete Foundations • Block Work • Pre-cast Concrete slab and lintels • Site compounds and surfacing Lot 4 Dayworks (Miscellaneous Minor Works) • Miscellaneous Civil Works in both Main, Primary and Secondary Live Substation locations to include: - o Security Doors o Roofing o Site Clearance o Demolition o Landscaping o Site compounds and surfacing o Various specifications of Fencing and gates o Drainage, Ducting and Earthing o Phase 2 finishing works to Kiosk Foundations NIE Networks estimates the value of the Contract to be in the region of £83 million for the full 8 year period. Call off contracts for each Lot will be appointed as outlined in Appendix C - Call Off Procedure of the ITT document.

Classification

  • CPV45000000 — Construction work
  • CPV45200000 — Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
  • CPV45210000 — Building construction work
  • CPV45216125 — Emergency-services building construction work
  • CPV45220000 — Engineering works and construction works
  • CPV45231000 — Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines
  • CPV45231400 — Construction work for electricity power lines
  • CPV45232200 — Ancillary works for electricity power lines
  • CPV45232220 — Substation construction work

Lots

  • New Build£18.7m
  • Refurbishment£48.4m
  • Miscellaneous / Kiosks£13.7m
  • Dayworks (Misc. Minor Works)£2.2m

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
B930 (2026)
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
works
Above Threshold
Yes
Expression Of Interest Deadline
10 Mar 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

Maximum Participants
9
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
Criteria as stated in the procurement documents

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Enquiry period

Ends
3 Mar 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
23 Nov 2026, 23:59

Lot Details

Award Criteria Details
All appointed Suppliers in Lots 1 to 3 will be appointed to the Framework Agreement for Lot 4

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
20 Feb 2034, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
New Build
Description
The construction of new build transmission and distribution substations on Greenfield and Brownfield sites located in various locations throughout Northern Ireland. Note that during phasing of the works the substations will become part of the electricity network and therefore live at specific voltage. Works will include: - • Pre-construction surveys including ground investigation and topographical • Site Clearance and investigation • Switch House and Control Room Construction • M & E • Transformer Bund Construction • Firewalls • Concrete Foundations for Structural Steelwork • In-situ and Pre-formed Cable Trenches • Compound and Road makeup • Drainage, Ducting and Earth Installation • Fencing Awards under Lot 1 will be determined via the Call-off Procedure.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
22,440,000
Amount
18,700,000
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 Aug 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Aug 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Aug 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
Refurbishment
Description
The refurbishment of existing live transmission and distribution substations in various locations throughout Northern Ireland. Works will include: - • Pre-construction surveys including ground investigation and topographical • Site Clearance and investigation • Switch House and Control Room Construction • M & E • Transformer Bund Construction • Firewalls • Concrete Foundations for Structural Steelwork • In-situ and Pre-formed Cable trenches • Compound and Road makeup • Drainage, Ducting and Earth installation • Fencing • Refurbishment and alteration works to existing buildings • Demolition Awards under Lot 2 will be determined via the Call-off Procedure.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
58,080,000
Amount
48,400,000
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
Criteria as stated in the procurement documents
For Reduction
Yes

Contract period

Starts
2 Aug 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Aug 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Aug 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
Miscellaneous / Kiosks
Description
Miscellaneous works on live secondary distribution substations and the construction of Kiosk foundations to support electrical substation equipment in various locations throughout Northern Ireland. Works will include: - • Structural alterations to existing load bearing walls • Structural alterations to existing cable chases and flooring • Installation of structural steelwork to support equipment and flooring • Replacement of Security Doors • Roof Investigation and Replacement • Construction of foundations and substructure walls to support new electrical equipment • Enabling works including breaking out redundant bases • Siteworks including earth installation, fencing, surfacing and finishing works • Demolition Awards under Lot 3 will be determined via the Call-off Procedure.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
16,488,000
Amount
13,740,000
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
Criteria as stated in the procurement documents
For Reduction
Yes

Contract period

Starts
2 Aug 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Aug 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Aug 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
Dayworks (Misc. Minor Works)
Description
Dayworks for various minor civil engineering works across live transmission and distribution substations in various locations throughout Northern Ireland. Works will include: - • Replacement of Security Doors • Roof Investigation and Replacement • Remedial works to guttering and down pipes • Minor civil alteration works to existing substation buildings • Enabling works including breaking out redundant bases • Siteworks including earth installation, fencing, surfacing and finishing works Awards under Lot 4 will be determined via the Call-off Procedure
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
2,640,000
Amount
2,200,000
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
All appointed Suppliers in Lots 1 to 3 will be appointed to the Framework Agreement for Lot 4
For Reduction
Yes

Contract period

Starts
2 Aug 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Aug 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Aug 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
45232220
Description
Substation construction work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45231000
Description
Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45232200
Description
Ancillary works for electricity power lines
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
45216125
Description
Emergency-services building construction work
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
45200000
Description
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
45231400
Description
Construction work for electricity power lines
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
45210000
Description
Building construction work
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
45220000
Description
Engineering works and construction works

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45232220
Description
Substation construction work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45231000
Description
Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45232200
Description
Ancillary works for electricity power lines
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
45216125
Description
Emergency-services building construction work
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
45200000
Description
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
45231400
Description
Construction work for electricity power lines
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
45210000
Description
Building construction work
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
45220000
Description
Engineering works and construction works

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45232220
Description
Substation construction work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45231000
Description
Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45232200
Description
Ancillary works for electricity power lines
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
45216125
Description
Emergency-services building construction work
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
45200000
Description
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
45231400
Description
Construction work for electricity power lines
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
45210000
Description
Building construction work
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
45220000
Description
Engineering works and construction works

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45232220
Description
Substation construction work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45231000
Description
Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45232200
Description
Ancillary works for electricity power lines
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
45216125
Description
Emergency-services building construction work
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
45200000
Description
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
45231400
Description
Construction work for electricity power lines
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
45210000
Description
Building construction work
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
45220000
Description
Engineering works and construction works

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_4710 - B930 (2026) Civil Engineering Works, on the following website - https://e-sourcingni.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web
Entry 3
Id
009424-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
3 Feb 2026, 12:23
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
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