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C335 (2024) Supply of Hand Tools, Insulated Tools, Hardware and Power Tools

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

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20 Feb 2025 at 10:23

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17 Nov 2023 at 09:10

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Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited is conducting a procurement process, titled "C335 (2024) Supply of Hand Tools, Insulated Tools, Hardware and Milwaukee Power Tools," under the CPV classification 44512000 (Miscellaneous hand tools). The contract involves the supply of goods across five lots and is active at the tender stage. This selective procurement, managed by a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, is anticipated to run for a total of five years with an option to extend for an additional three years, potentially reaching a total value of up to £4.4 million. The framework agreements cover the supply of various hand tools, including insulated tools, hardware, CK branded insulated screwdrivers, and Milwaukee power tools, with the submission deadline set for 18 December 2023, and the second-stage invitations being sent on 15 January 2024. The delivery of items is required in the UKN region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hand tools, insulated tools, hardware, and power tools, particularly SMEs. Companies that can offer high-quality products at competitive prices stand to benefit from entering a long-term framework agreement with Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited, thus ensuring secure and predictable revenue streams over the contract's duration. The procurement method's emphasis on commercial criteria highlights the importance of cost efficiency, making it an excellent opportunity for businesses that can optimise their supply chains and offer cost-effective solutions. Suppliers from across the UK are encouraged to participate, with the potential to be awarded multiple lots given the framework's scale and extended contract periods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C335 (2024) Supply of Hand Tools, Insulated Tools, Hardware and Power Tools

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award framework agreements for the supply of hand tools, insulated tools, hardware and Milwaukee power tools. This procurement is split into 5 lots.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Supply of Hand Tools and Equipment

Supply of Hand Tools and Equipment

Options: Each Framework Agreement awarded will be for a period of 5 years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to 3 years, with a total potential duration of 8 years.

Renewal: Frameworks will be for a period of five (5) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Lot 2 - Supply of Insulated Hand Tools

Supply of Insulated Hand Tools

Options: Each Framework Agreement awarded will be for a period of 5 years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to 3 years, with a total potential duration of 8 years.

Renewal: Framework Agreements are for a period of five (5) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Lot 3 - Supply of Hardware

Supply of Hardware

Options: Each Framework Agreement awarded will be for a period of 5 years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to 3 years, with a total potential duration of 8 years.

Renewal: Framework Agreements are for a period of five (5) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Lot 4 - Supply of CK Branded Insulated Screwdrivers

Supply of CK Branded Insulated Screwdrivers

Options: Each Framework Agreement awarded will be for a period of 5 years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to 3 years, with a total potential duration of 8 years.

Renewal: Framework Agreements are for a period of five (5) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Lot 5 - Supply of Milwaukee Power Tools

Supply of Milwaukee Power Tools

Options: Each Framework Agreement awarded will be for a period of 5 years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to 3 years, with a total potential duration of 8 years.

Renewal: Framework Agreements are for a period of five (5) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041aac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006087-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

43830000 - Power tools

44512000 - Miscellaneous hand tools

44512800 - Screwdrivers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,388,167 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,388,164 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,084,848 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
84

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
Additional Buyers

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST,
Postcode
BT9 5HT
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

City Electrical Factors Ltd

City Electrical Factors Ltd.

Fyfes Vehicle and Engineering

McBride Tool Services

McWhirter Trade Supplies

Southern Power Tool

Further Information

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