Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd9-7655-73c7-9426-f7f84698f3cc/s1138-2027-the-hire-erection-and-dismantling-of-scaffold-services

pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

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

[Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/northern-ireland-electricity-networks-limited)

Estimated value

£6,434,000

Published

1 Apr 2026

Deadline

Rolling deadline

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## About this tender

NIE Networks is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to gather insights from the market before initiating a procurement process for Contract S1138 Hire, Erection and Dismantling of Scaffold. This engagement aims to assess the market's interest and capabilities in delivering Contract S1138 (2027), identify potential solutions and innovative approaches, and develop an effective procurement strategy. This PME is open to all suppliers and is intended to be a collaborative effort to ensure a robust and successful procurement process.

The Hire, Erection and Dismantling of Scaffold Services may include as follows:

- Hire, Erection and Dismantling of Scaffold (Distribution Overhead lines),
- Hire, Erection and Dismantling of Scaffold (Distribution and Transmission Substations and Transmission Overhead Lines)

The services will include:

Hire, Erection and Dismantling of Scaffold (Distribution Overhead Lines)

- The design, erection, inspection and dismantling of scaffold to facilitate NIE Networks’ teams with:
- the erection / maintenance / replacement of electricity poles
- the installation and repair of Low Voltage under eave wires and cables at customer properties
- Erection and dismantling of scaffold to facilitate NIE Networks’ fault and emergency response works where required

Hire, Erection and Dismantling of Scaffold (Distribution and Transmission Substations and Transmission Overhead Lines)

- The design, erection, inspection and dismantling of scaffold to facilitate NIE Networks’ teams with:
- the installation / maintenance / replacement of substation plant and apparatus
- the erection / maintenance / replacement of electricity poles and towers
- Roadside protection schemes to assist with raising and lowering of overhead lines
- Erection and dismantling of scaffold to facilitate NIE Networks’ fault and emergency response works where required

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## CPV classification

Scaffolding Equipment for scaffolding Scaffolding structures Scaffolding work Scaffolding dismantling work Scaffolding erection work

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06727d-2026-04-01T10:08:32+01:00

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06727d-2026-04-01T10:08:32+01:00)

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