S1140 (2026) PROVISION OF LARGE PLANT HIRE AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES

{'p': ['NIE Networks wishes to award Framework Agreements for the Hire of Large Plant and Associated Services which will facilitate NIE Networks’ internal work requirements associated with:', '•\tProvision of New Customer Connections', '•\tAsset Installation/Replacement/Upgrade Works', '•\tFault & Emergency Response', 'These services will include:', '•\tHire of Large Plant – Track machines and rubber wheel diggers to assist with the erection / replacement of electricity poles/towers, Vegetation management and Installation of stay rods and installation of substation earthing. Unaccompanied rigging and erecting of new poles. Transportation of NIE Networks own plant and equipment.', '•\tTransportation and Installation of NIE Networks’ equipment including Contract lift and hire of associated lifting equipment – Forklifts, Telehandlers and Transport equipment to move and install equipment onto site and to recover redundant equipment.', '•\tLorry Mounted Crane Hire – Lifting Service under the terms of a ‘Contract Lift’ in accordance with the relevant legislation.', '•\tMobile Crane Hire – Lifting Service as ‘Contract Lifts’ in accordance with the relevant legislation.', '•\tProvision of ground supports / bog mats or trackway systems, where required.', '•\tProvision of resources to perform ground bearing checks, where required.']}