Contract award notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd
120 Malone Road,
Belfast
BT9 5HT
UK
E-mail: noreen.magowan@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
T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting
Reference number: T313 (2025)
II.1.2) Main CPV code
77000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NIE Networks wishes to procure the services of suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the Provision of Tree Cutting. The Works shall be divided into 4 geographic Lots as follows:
• Lot 1: North (main lot will be sub categorised by voltage LV, 11kV, 33kV, Transmission and Major Projects)
• Lot 2: West (main lot will be sub categorised by voltage LV, 11kV, 33kV, Transmission and Major Projects)
• Lot 3: South (main lot will be sub categorised by voltage LV, 11kV, 33kV, Transmission and Major Projects)
• Lot 4: East (main lot will be sub categorised by voltage LV, 11kV, 33kV, Transmission and Major Projects)
The Works across all lots are for the provision of Services and Works in relation to tree cutting associated with:
• New build Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Refurbishment of Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Storm escalation work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Fault & emergency work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Other associated works and services in connection with the above list as deemed
appropriate.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
56 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - North
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77000000
77200000
77211400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Northern Ireland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Works across all lots are for the provision of Services and Works in relation to tree cutting associated with:
• New build Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Refurbishment of Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Storm escalation work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Fault & emergency work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Other associated works and services in connection with the above list as deemed
appropriate.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two additional 2 (two) year extension periods. Potential total Framework Agreement duration of 8 (eight) 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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - West
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77000000
77200000
77211400
77300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Northern Ireland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Works across all lots are for the provision of Services and Works in relation to tree cutting associated with:
• New build Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Refurbishment of Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Storm escalation work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Fault & emergency work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Other associated works and services in connection with the above list as deemed
appropriate.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two additional 2 (two) year extension periods. Potential total Framework Agreement duration of 8 (eight) 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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - South
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77000000
77200000
77211400
77300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Northern Ireland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Works across all lots are for the provision of Services and Works in relation to tree cutting associated with:
• New build Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Refurbishment of Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Storm escalation work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Fault & emergency work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Other associated works and services in connection with the above list as deemed
appropriate.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two additional 2 (two) year extension periods. Potential total Framework Agreement duration of 8 (eight) 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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - East
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
77000000
77200000
77211400
77300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Northern Ireland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Works across all lots are for the provision of Services and Works in relation to tree cutting associated with:
• New build Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Refurbishment of Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Storm escalation work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Fault & emergency work regarding Transmission and Distribution Overhead Lines on all voltages up to and including 400kV
• Other associated works and services in connection with the above list as deemed
appropriate.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement period is 4 (four) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreement for up to two additional 2 (two) year extension periods. Potential total Framework Agreement duration of 8 (eight) 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 000-038370
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: T313 (2025)
Title: Lot 1 - North
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
McAuley Tree Surgery Ltd
Coleraine
UK
NUTS: UKN
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SPR McGowan Tree Services Limited
Larne
UK
NUTS: UKN
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Charles Brand Limited
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:
: 13 328 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: T313 (2025)
Title: Lot 2 - West
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mills Contracts Ltd
Omagh
UK
NUTS: UKN
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
McAuley Tree Surgery Ltd
Coleraine
UK
NUTS: UKN
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Greentown Environmental Limited
Florencecourt
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:
: 19 152 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: T313 (2025)
Title: Lot 3 - South
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Abraham Tree Maintenance
Waringstown
UK
NUTS: UKN
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
McAuley Tree Surgery Ltd
Coleraine
UK
NUTS: UKN
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mills Contracts Ltd
Omagh
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:
: 10 976 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: T313 Lot 4
Title: East
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SPR McGowan Tree Services Limited
Larne
UK
NUTS: UKN
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
McAuley Tree Surgery Ltd
Coleraine
UK
NUTS: UKN
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Charles Brand Limited
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:
: 12 544 000.00
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
14/10/2025