Tender: Scaffold Hire, Erection and Dismantling Services for NIE Networks – Distribution & Transmission (Substations and Overhead Lines)

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NIE Networks is seeking a supplier for a Framework Agreement to provide hire, erection and dismantling of scaffolding, including pre-site assessments, scaffold design and calculations, engineering assessments, drawings, certifications and associated testing. The service covers preparation, implementation and maintenance of task-specific risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), provision, delivery, erection, alteration, inspection, maintenance, hire and dismantling of scaffolding to support works such as construction, replacement, maintenance and refurbishment of electricity poles and towers, low voltage overhead lines and service cables, fault and emergency response activities, and works on substations including buildings, structures, plant, equipment and switchgear. Suppliers must provide all labour, supervision, materials, plant, equipment, transport and ancillary resources, ensure scaffolds comply with current legislation, applicable standards, manufacturers' requirements and industry best practice, supply suitably qualified and competent personnel for design, inspection, supervision and erection, complete inspections after erection and prior to first use and at intervals not exceeding seven days and after any alteration, adverse weather event, impact or other condition affecting safety, and provide inspection records, certifications and scaffold status information. The Services are split into Lot 1 for distribution overhead lines and Lot 2 for distribution and transmission substations and transmission overhead lines.