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C008 (2026) Supply of General Tapes

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

01 Jun 2026 at 13:09

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
TenderUpdate

03 Feb 2026 at 16:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 16:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited is the contracting authority behind the tender "C008 (2026) Supply of General Tapes", which focuses on the supply of various tapes required for the operation and maintenance within their electricity network. Despite being initially launched as an active tender with the intention to establish framework agreements over a potential duration of eight years, covering various lots such as general jointing tapes and specialist tapes, the procurement process was ultimately cancelled on 1st June 2026. The decision to cancel arose due to the inability to shortlist a sufficient number of suppliers to proceed with the competitive tendering process. The tender was in the utilities industry category and was set to be conducted under a competitive flexible procedure, with an originally planned award period slated to end by 1st July 2026.

While the cancellation of this tender closes immediate opportunities, the demand for such supplies within the utilities sector signifies potential market needs and opportunities for businesses specialising in adhesive and electrical tapes. Companies with strengths in producing industry-specific tapes like jointing and safety tapes might find future opportunities given the requirement was originally broad, spanning multiple lots. Establishing relationships and readiness to engage in such frameworks in the future could be advantageous, especially considering extended framework durations up to eight years, providing significant business continuity and growth potential for qualified suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C008 (2026) Supply of General Tapes

Notice Description

NIE Networks wishes to establish a Framework Arrangement and appoint suppliers to enter into separate Framework Agreements for the Supply of General Tapes across five (5) separate Lots. The requirement is for general purpose tapes, jointing specific tapes and safety tapes, for application on materials and equipment used within the NIE Networks' electricity network and associated work practices and procedures at various voltage levels (240V to 33kV). Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - General jointing tapes

Description: The supply and delivery of General jointing tapes as fully defined within NIE Networks' Specification General jointing tapes 204-15.

Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

Renewal: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

Lot 2 - Specialist jointing tape: Elastomeric sheeting/patches

Description: The supply and delivery of Specialist jointing tape: Elastomeric sheeting/patches as fully defined within NIE Networks' Specification General jointing tapes 204-15.

Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

Renewal: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

Lot 3 - Specialist jointing tape: Impregnated cotton tape

Description: The supply and delivery of Specialist jointing tape: Impregnated cotton tape as fully defined within NIE Networks' Specification General jointing tapes 204-15.

Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

Renewal: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

Lot 4 - Specialist jointing tape: Low temperature petrolatum tape

Description: The supply and delivery of Specialist jointing tape: Low temperature petrolatum tape as fully defined within NIE Networks' Specification General jointing tapes 204-15.

Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

Renewal: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

Lot 5 - Vinyl safety tapes

Description: The supply and delivery of Vinyl safety tapes as fully defined within NIE Networks' Specification General jointing tapes 204-15.

Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

Renewal: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051377-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

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

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

CPV Codes

19513200 - Adhesive tape of rubberised textiles

31651000 - Electrical tape

44424200 - Adhesive tape

44424300 - Reflective tape

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,446,600 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,446,600 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2033-06-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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