This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2026 at 14:53

Award

18 May 2026 at 15:36

Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has successfully completed the procurement process for the supply and delivery of power tools, a process initiated under the tender reference P1168. This contract falls within the goods category and follows an open, below-threshold competition method. Located in Belfast, this public authority operates under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The process reached the award stage by May 2026, with the final contract period running from 19 May 2026 to 18 May 2027, with potential for a 12-month renewal. The contract is valued at approximately £83,860.80 gross and is designated for the power tools industry category.

This tender represents a compelling opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, to engage with a central government body and secure significant growth through stable, government-backed contracting opportunities. Companies specialising in the supply of power tools would find this tender particularly relevant, given the goods category focus. The contract offers potential for annual renewal, presenting ongoing business for the selected supplier, Nilfisk Gerni, which is a small to medium-sized enterprise operating out of Ballymoney. Such contracts can serve as a solid foundation for business expansion and establish strong government ties.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

P1168 - Supply and Delivery of Power Tools for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive

Notice Description

Tenders were invited for the supply and delivery of power tools as described in the Specification and in accordance with the Housing Executive's Conditions of Contract included within the Tender Documentation

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional purchases which the contract is valid. Please see tender documentation.

Renewal: There is a possible extension of a further 12 months or part thereof. Please see the Tender Documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066360
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046574-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

43830000 - Power tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£91,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£69,884 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£69,884 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 18 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8PB
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NILFISK GERNI

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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