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

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: • Provision of New Customer Connections • Asset Installation/Replacement/Upgrade Works • Fault & Emergency Response These services will include: • Hire 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. • Transportation 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. • Lorry Mounted Crane Hire – Lifting Service under the terms of a ‘Contract Lift’ in accordance with the relevant legislation. • Mobile Crane Hire – Lifting Service as ‘Contract Lifts’ in accordance with the relevant legislation. • Provision of ground supports / bog mats or trackway systems, where required. • Provision of resources to perform ground bearing checks, where required.