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Open tender · Notice 103262-2026

S1138 (2027) The Hire, Erection and Dismantling of Scaffold Services

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

Value
£4.8m
Closes
3 Dec 2026 (25 days)
Where
Northern Ireland
Lots
2
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
29 Dec 2027 – 28 Dec 2031

Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.

In plain English

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited wants to set up a list of approved suppliers to design, hire, erect, inspect and dismantle scaffolding for its electricity network across Northern Ireland, with an estimated value of £4,800,000 and a contract period running from 29 December 2027 to 28 December 2031. A place on this list is the entry ticket to future work, not guaranteed work, and bids are due by 12:00 on 3 December 2026.

Good fit for: Scaffolding contractors able to design and erect scaffold for overhead power lines, poles or substations in Northern Ireland.

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

NIE Networks now wishes to award a Framework Agreement for Hire, Erection and Dismantling of Scaffold. These services will include the activities detailed below. • Undertaking pre-site assessments by suitably trained and competent personnel to determine scaffold requirements and develop the necessary design, planning and safety documentation. • Preparation of all required scaffold designs, design calculations, engineering assessments, drawings, certifications and associated testing, where applicable. • Preparation, implementation and maintenance of task-specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for all scaffold-related activities. • The provision, delivery, erection, alteration, inspection, maintenance, hire and dismantling of scaffolding required to support works including, but not limited to: 1. The construction, replacement, maintenance and refurbishment of electricity poles, towers and associated infrastructure; 2. Low Voltage overhead lines, service cables and equipment associated with customers' properties; 3. Fault and Emergency response activities; 4. Substation buildings, structures, plant, equipment, switchgear and associated apparatus maintenance, refurbishment and installation works. • Provision of all labour, supervision, materials, plant, equipment, transport and ancillary resources necessary to safely design, install, maintain, inspect, alter and dismantle scaffolding. • Ensuring all scaffolding is designed, erected, altered, maintained and dismantled in accordance with current legislation, applicable standards, manufacturer's requirements and industry best practice. • Provision of suitably qualified, trained and competent personnel for scaffold design, inspection, supervision and erection activities. • Completion of scaffold inspections, Fol…

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Getting the documents

e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).

Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 30 Oct 2026.

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