Award

Supply of Metal Cladding Enclosures

NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED

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26 Mar 2026 at 13:45

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In this procurement process, Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited is the buying organisation involved in the contracting of goods within the utilities industry. The contract pertains to the supply of metal cladding enclosures with a total anticipated value of £1.07 million. This is a direct award contract to B & S Group Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Chester, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, and the process adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations. Key dates include a future signature milestone scheduled for 30th March 2026, with the contract period set to begin on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st January 2028.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and manufacture of metal cladding enclosures, particularly those adept at meeting utility industry standards and working within tight schedules. SMEs, like B & S Group Limited, can find substantial opportunities through this contract, given their suitability for the procurement criteria laid out. Moreover, businesses ready to engage in renewals and expansions of existing operations will be well-positioned to leverage future tender opportunities commencing in 2027 for awards expected early in 2028, allowing for continued collaboration with Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Metal Cladding Enclosures

Notice Description

In order to maintain existing operations in respect of the Supply of Metal Cladding Enclosures, a direct award is required to source these items from the incumbent supplier of existing contract C313. The value of this direct award is anticipated to be up to PS1.07 million. NIE Networks intends to conduct a renewal Procurement process commencing 2027 for award in early 2028.

Procurement Information

In order to maintain existing operations in respect of the Supply of Metal Cladding Enclosures, a direct award is required to source these items from the incumbent supplier of existing contract C313. The value of this direct award is anticipated to be up to PS1.07 million. NIE Networks intends to conduct a renewal Procurement process commencing 2027 for award in early 2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067531
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027951-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31213300 - Cable distribution cabinet

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,070,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Electoral Ward
Westminster Constituency

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

B & S GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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