CA245 (2026) - Earthing Design and Consultancy Services

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks LimitedcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-058c01Procurement Act 2023Utilities regimeactive
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£2.8m

Awarded 01 Jul 2026

Suppliers

2

2 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

02 Jul 2026

Description

NIE Networks wishes to appoint suitably qualified and experienced service providers on framework for the provision of earthing designs, assessments, consultancy services and training. The Framework Agreement will comprise the following three areas:- Part 1 Consultancy support service Part 2 Earthing designs, assessments and measurements Part 3 Training courses The above list of activities is not exhaustive. A full list of the Services to be delivered is included in the Scope of Services and associated documents. The Services shall be carried out at various locations throughout Northern Ireland, as detailed within the Framework Agreement. The Contracting Entity intends to establish Framework Arrangements for the provision of Earthing Design and Consultancy Services. The Framework Agreements will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

Scope

Reference
CA245 (2026) - Earthing Design and Consultancy Services
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Apr 2026 to 30 Apr 2031
Possible extension to 30 Apr 2034

The Framework Agreements will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

CPV classifications
51112100
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
QualityAs specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project CA245 (2026) - Earthing Design and Consultancy Servicesquality30.00%
PriceAs specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project CA245 (2026) - Earthing Design and Consultancy Servicesprice70.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

As specified within the RTP and/or tender documents available from the address specified within this notice with the reference project CA245 (2026) - Earthing Design and Consultancy Services.

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£2.8m

Award date

01 Jul 2026

Contract start

16 Jul 2026

Contract end

16 Jul 2031