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Supply of Metal Cladding Enclosures

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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20 Apr 2026 at 11:46

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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26 Mar 2026 at 13:45

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited has awarded a contract for the supply of Metal Cladding Enclosures to B & S GROUP LIMITED, with a contract value expected to be up to £1.07 million. This direct award process is under the utilities special regime, aimed at maintaining existing operations from April 2026 through January 2028, with further procurement initiatives anticipated to begin in 2027. The award, dated 20th April 2026, was based on urgent requirements to source these enclosures, with associated deliveries scheduled within the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying metal enclosures specifically tailored for cable distribution cabinets. Businesses that have experience or capacity to engage in framework agreements may find this procurement particularly beneficial, as Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited plans a renewal process. SMEs looking to supply to private utilities within regulated frameworks stand well-positioned to benefit from this award and subsequent procurement processes.

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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/035555-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
20 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20265 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

B & S GROUP LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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