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C346 (2017) Supply of 33Kv Oil to XLPE Stop Joint with protective box and filler

NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED

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10 Sep 2025 at 11:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited has undertaken a public procurement process titled "C346 (2017) Supply of 33Kv Oil to XLPE Stop Joint with protective box and filler". This procurement falls under the industry category of insulated cable joints and is part of a goods procurement for the region of Northern Ireland. The contract has entered the award update stage, with Groove Associates Limited being the awarded supplier. Originally signed on 21st December 2017, this contract includes a framework period of five years and a possible extension of up to two additional years, ensuring continuity of supply until new procurement is in place. The procurement method followed the legal basis set by CELEX under directive 32014L0025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the production or supply of electrical components, particularly those specialising in insulated cable joints. Given the scale of the procurement and the long-term framework associated, companies with strong supply chain capabilities and experience in delivering high-consistency goods that meet regulatory standards can find significant growth potential here. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Groove Associates Limited have already proven competitive in this process, indicating that similar businesses could effectively compete for future iterations or related contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C346 (2017) Supply of 33Kv Oil to XLPE Stop Joint with protective box and filler

Notice Description

Lot Information

C346 (2017) Supply of 33Kv Oil to XLPE Stop Joint with protective box and filler

Supply of 33Kv Oil to XLPE Stop Joint with protective box and filler. The framework period is 5 years with the option, exercise able exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further two years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05977f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055369-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31343000 - Insulated cable joints

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED
Contact Name
Aaron Fulton
Contact Email
aaron.fulton@nienetworks.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST,
Postcode
BT9 5HT
Post Town
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
Electoral Ward
Westminster Constituency

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROOVE ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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