Contract award notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
120 Malone Road,
Belfast,
BT9 5HT
UK
E-mail: betty.robinson@nienetworks.co.uk
NUTS: UKN
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.nienetworks.co.uk
I.6) Main activity
Electricity
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
CA202 (2024) Provision of Consultancy for Major Transmission and Distribution Projects Lot 1 Pre-Construction Stage and Lot 2 Construction Stage.
Reference number: CA202 (2024)
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71313000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Provision of Consultancy for Major Transmission and Distribution Projects Lot 1 Pre-Construction Stage and Lot 2 Construction Stage.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
11 550 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 Provision of Consultancy Services for Major Transmission and Distribution Projects at Pre-Construction Stage.
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71313000
71313100
71313420
71313440
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We expect to call upon a suitably qualified Environmental specialist to assist when working on the following areas and topics:
1. Undertake environmental impact assessments and associated desk top studies.
2. Develop landscape and visual schemes.
3. Undertake noise surveys , assessment/interpretation of said surveys and
appropriate modelling.
4. Undertake Ecology and Ornithology surveys. This will include but not limited to bird surveys and Flora assessments.
5. Undertake Archaeology studies on planned works.
6. Undertake Ecology, Hydrology and Hydrogeology surveys and investigations.
7. Product photomontage drawings for planning application and customer
engagements.
8. Produce Construction Environmental Management Plans for Major projects.
9. Provide guidance and assistance on planning policies and attend planning
consultations as required.
The above list may not be exhaustive and will be applicable to overhead line, cable and substation project.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework will be for a period of five(5) years with an option to extend for up to 36 months(8 years in total).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Provision of consultancy services for major transmission and distribution projects at Construction Stage.
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71313000
71313100
71313410
71313440
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We expect to call upon a suitably qualified Environmental specialist to deliver the following as part of Habitat Survey and Planning NI Environmental Impact Assessments;
1. Archaeological Works. This will include on site monitoring, Programme of Works (POW) complication and submission and associated licence applications.
2. Badger surveys/associated licence applications, reporting and sett closures (permanent & temporary)
3. Bat surveys/associated licence applications, reporting, endoscope surveys & supervision of tree felling
4. Ecological Clerk of Work duties to comply with planning conditions/phase 1 habitat surveys eg Devil's Bit Scabious / Marsh Fritillary surveys
5. Ecology Study to include ecology and cultural heritage report and field study
6. Environmental Consultancy Services
7. Flood Risk & Drainage assessment
8. Noise/Vibration/Dust Assessment & reporting
9. Ornithology reporting e.g. Hen Harrier surveys
The above list may not be exhaustive and will be applicable to overhead line, cable and substation projects.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 30
Price
/ Weighting:
70
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (5) years with an option to extend for up to 36 months, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated with call for competition
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with a single operator.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-002210
IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: CA202 2024
Title: Lot 1 - Provision of Consultancy services for Major Transmission and Distribution Projects at Pre-Construction Stage.
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RPS Ireland Limited
Elmwood House, 74 Boucher Road
Belfast
BT12 6RZ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AtkinsRealis UK Limited
Woodcote Grove, Ashley Road, Epsom
Surrey
KT18 5BW
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 5 770 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: CA202
Title: CA202 - Provision of Environmental Consultancy for Major Transmission and Distribution Projects – Construction Stage Lot 2.
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RPS Ireland Limited
Belfast
UK
NUTS: UKN
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RSK Ireland Ltd
Belfast
UK
NUTS: UKN
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 5 770 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
120 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5HT
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court in Northern Ireland
Royal Courts of justice, Chichester Street
Belfast
BT1 3JY
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/02/2025