AwardedAwarded 15 September 2025

T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks · Private utility

In brief

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks awarded grounds maintenance work to McAuley Tree Surgery Ltd, SPR McGowan Tree Services Limited and Charles Brand Limited and 3 others on 15 September 2025.

It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Lot 1 - T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - North
What this lot covers

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.

Grounds maintenance and landscaping—
Lot 2 - T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - West
What this lot covers

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.

Grounds maintenance and landscaping—
Lot 3 - T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - South
What this lot covers

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.

Grounds maintenance and landscaping—
Lot 4 - T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - East
What this lot covers

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.

Grounds maintenance and landscaping—

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
McAuley Tree Surgery Ltd (SME)
SPR McGowan Tree Services Limited (SME)
Charles Brand Limited (SME)
Lot 1 - T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - North£13,328,000
McAuley Tree Surgery Ltd (SME)
Mills Contracts Ltd (SME)
Greentown Environmental Limited (SME)
Lot 2 - T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - West£19,152,000
McAuley Tree Surgery Ltd (SME)
Mills Contracts Ltd (SME)
Abraham Tree Maintenance (SME)
Lot 3 - T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - South£10,976,000
McAuley Tree Surgery Ltd (SME)
SPR McGowan Tree Services Limited (SME)
Charles Brand Limited (SME)
Lot 4 - T313 (2025) Provision of Tree Cutting - East£12,544,000

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract award notice · notice 065165-2025

About the buyer

  1. ID 6487093 - DAERA - Forest Service - Scrub Clearance, Re-Spacing of Commercial Forest Crops and Clearance of Invasive Plant Species

    Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs - Forest ServiceNorthern IrelandGrounds maintenance and landscaping

    Open9 days left3 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £1.5mframework ceiling

From notice 065165-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 14 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.