Award

Supply of Ducting

NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 13:10

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

27 Mar 2026 at 10:14

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited, focuses on the direct award for the "Supply of Ducting" within the utilities industry category. The contract is set to be fulfilled by Emtelle UK Limited and operates under the Northern Irish devolved regulations. Located in Belfast, this contract has a significant value up to £975,000 and pertains to the award stage, complete with a contract period from 1st April 2026 to 1st October 2026. Key dates include the award notice published on 27th March 2026 and an upcoming signature due on 1st April 2026.

This tender represents a business growth opportunity primarily for companies specialising in electrical infrastructure supplies, particularly those involved in manufacturing and providing ducting solutions. Large-scale businesses capable of meeting the demands of urgency and with an ability to work within a framework agreement would be well-suited to engage, as the direct award method ensures continuity of supply and supports ongoing operations for Northern Ireland Electricity Networks. Companies in the UK region, specifically those established within the utility sector, could benefit from participating in the ensuing renewal procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Ducting

Notice Description

In order to maintain existing operations in respect of the Supply of Ducting, a direct award is required to source these items from the incumbent supplier of existing contract C241. The value of this direct award is anticipated to be up to PS975k. A renewal procurement process is underway.

Procurement Information

In order to maintain existing operations in respect of the Supply of Ducting, a direct award is required to source these items from the incumbent supplier of existing contract C241. The value of this direct award is anticipated to be up to PS975k. A renewal procurement process is underway.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067616
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029130-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

44322300 - Cable ducts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£975,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

EMTELLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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