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06 Jan 2025 at 13:12

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03 Dec 2024 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited has awarded a contract for the supply of Flame Retardant/Arc Protective Workwear under a direct award procedure. Classified under the CPV code 18220000 (Weatherproof clothing), this procurement process focuses on ensuring continuity of supply for mandatory safety workwear to facilitate NIE Networks' operational duties. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the contract was signed on 3 December 2024, with a value of £820,000. The procurement method was a limited procedure due to urgency and was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender creates significant opportunities for suppliers in the safety workwear industry. Businesses specialising in the provision of flame retardant, arc protective, and waterproof clothing will find this contract beneficial for expanding their market reach. SMEs, like Skanwear Clothing Company Ltd, which secured this contract, would be well-suited to compete, given their ability to quickly and efficiently meet the stringent safety requirements for workwear, ensuring protection and continuity for critical infrastructure operations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Flame Retardant/Arc Protective Workwear

Notice Description

Supply of Flame Retardant/Arc Protective Workwear under a Direct Award.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Flame Retardant/Arc Protective Workwear. Additional information: In order to ensure continuity of supply of mandatory Flame Retardant/Arc Protective Workwear which will safely facilitate NIE Networks employees in performing their operational duties, it is necessary to purchase garments from an alternative supplier additional to the current awarded contract. A renewal procurement process will commence imminently.

Procurement Information

In order to ensure continuity of supply of mandatory Flame Retardant/Arc Protective Workwear which will safely facilitate NIE Networks employees in performing their operational duties, it is necessary to purchase garments from an alternative supplier additional to the current awarded contract. A renewal procurement process will commence imminently.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c1f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000188-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories


CPV Codes

18220000 - Weatherproof clothing

18221000 - Waterproof clothing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£820,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
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
1
Supplier Name

Skanwear Clothing Company Ltd

Further Information

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