Menu Manage your connections: SIGN IN REGISTER You are here: Home » Connections » New Business Connection NEW CONNECTION Our online applications service is currently in beta version. We would welcome any feedback on how we can improve this service for our customers. PLEASE GET IN TOUCH How the Connection Process works What you need before you start Select a New Business Connection The Connection Process When you apply for a new connection you shall receive a dual offer with two options. Option 1 : NIE Networks performs the full works for your connection. Option 2 : NIE Networks complete the non-contestable works only. The process your application will follow depends on which option you select when accepting your connection offer. For more information see Competition in Connections. Option 1 - NIE Networks completes the full connection works Option 2 - NIE Networks completes the non-contestable works only Submit an application form STEP 1 Submit an application form Apply Online here. To help you complete your application please refer to the 'What you need before you start' option above. PLAY VIDEO YOU Receive an Acknowledgement STEP 2 Receive an Acknowledgement If you submit your application online you will receive confirmation via email. Once we review your application, you will receive a confirmation email with your job reference number. One of our advisors will then contact you if needs be to discuss your application. Quotation STEP 3 Quotation We will provide you with a dual quotation with 2 options within 15 days provided we have all relevant information (What You Need Before You Start). Option 1 - NIE Networks undertakes the full connection works, Option 2 - NIE Networks completes the non-contestable works only. Your quotation will be valid for 90 days, after which time the quote will expire. If we need to re-issue a quote the costs may increase. PLAY VIDEO NIE NETWORKS 15 DAYS Accept terms & payment STEP 4 Accept terms & payment You can accept our terms online if using our online payment system or return your signed Acceptance of Terms by post to our Channel Wharf address listed above. You can pay in multiple ways: • Online payments (Debit/Credit) • Online Banking (Bank Transfer / BACS) • Cheque YOU Site visit & survey STEP 5 Site visit & survey Site visits are usually carried out within 7-10 working days. On occasions a full site survey will be required which may take up to 3 months. Depending on the outcome of the survey costs we may have to issue you a re-quote with revised terms. PLAY VIDEO NIE NETWORKS UP TO 3 MONTHS Legal consents STEP 6 Legal consents If your connection requires electricity equipment to be sited on other people’s land, we will need to get permission from the landowner or government bodies before work can proceed. Depending on your connection we may need to obtain a lease or an easement on your land and all these negotiations can take up to 9 months or longer. If there is any variation, we may need to issue you with a requote including revised terms for your job. Learn more about the wayleaves process by viewing the short video below. PLAY VIDEO NIE NETWORKS UP TO 9 MONTHS Register with a supplier STEP 7 Register with a supplier To ensure we can complete the job, you need to register with an electricity supplier. Get a list of suppliers. YOU On-site construction STEP 8 On-site construction Once we’ve received full payment (if applicable) and all legalities have been obtained we will contact you to agree a date to start your work. Please prepare your site according to the design agreed and ensure your electrical consultant's work is complete. If your supply requires NIE Networks to carry out the excavation we will normally do so 1-2 days prior to connecting your meter. Watch our short Construction video for advice on preparing your site PLAY VIDEO NIE NETWORKS 6-8 WEEKS Complete and return a connection card STEP 9 Complete and return a connection card Download a connection card, get your electrician/electrical consultant to fill in the details, and submit to us by email (ConnectionCard@nienetworks.co.uk). YOU Connecting your meter STEP 10 Connecting your meter Once you have registered with an electricity supplier and submitted your connection card to us, we will contact you to arrange an appointment to complete the installation of your meter. 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