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C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks

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18 Feb 2025 at 14:27

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Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIE Networks) is seeking experienced suppliers for the provision of FR/Arc and Non FR/Arc Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) under the contracting process titled "C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE." This procurement falls under the industry category of occupational clothing, special workwear, and accessories with CPV code 18100000. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the final submission deadline on 21 March 2025. The contract, which includes four separate Lots, will commence on 1 December 2025 and may extend for up to eight years. This contract covers the region of Northern Ireland (UKN).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational safety gear, particularly those providing flame-resistant and arc-rated protective garments. The framework agreement allows for multiple suppliers, enabling flexibility and fostering competitive proposals. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in manufacturing high-visibility, waterproof, and safety workwear can greatly benefit from this contract. Given the high value of the contract, which totals up to £18.8 million, businesses can achieve substantial growth by securing one or more of the available Lots. The selective procurement method with a negotiated procedure ensures that qualified suppliers can engage fairly, making this an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their presence in the utility sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE

Notice Description

NIE Networks wishes to appoint suitably experienced Suppliers to supply FR/Arc Wet Gear and Work Wear Garments and Non-Fr/Arc Wet Gear and Work Wear for use by NIE Networks staff. Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of four (4) 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 two (2) periods of two (2) years, a total potential duration of eight (8) years. The Contract(s) will facilitate NIE Networks' requirements across four (4) separate Lots.

Lot Information

C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE

Lot 1 - Supply of waterproof and breathable high-visibility, flame resistant (FR) and arc (ARC) protective workwear garments

Renewal: There is an option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Contract for up to a two (2) further periods of two (2) years, eight (8) years in total.

C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE

Lot 2: Supply of flame resistant (FR) and arc (ARC). protective work garments

Renewal: There is an option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Contract for up to a two (2) further periods of two (2) years, eight (8) years in total.

C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE

Supply of waterproof and breathable high-visibility, protective wet gear garments

Renewal: There is an option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Contract for up to a two (2) further periods of two (2) years, eight (8) years in total.

C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE

Lot 4: Supply of protective work wear garments

Renewal: There is an option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Contract for up to a two (2) further periods of two (2) years, eight (8) years in total.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e352
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005608-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,343,618 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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

Further Information

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