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Supply of Cable Protection Tiles/Warning Tapes

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

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27 Apr 2026 at 13:50

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited as the buying organisation, focused on the Supply of Cable Protection Tiles/Warning Tapes. This process falls under the industry category of private utilities and is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations. The location for the delivery of goods is the United Kingdom. As of 27th April 2026, the procurement stage is at award with a contract period anticipated to end by 31st December 2026. The procurement method used is a direct award, with the rationale being the urgency to maintain operations with an already established supplier. The contract is valued at approximately £325,000, and the supplier involved is CENTRIFORCE PRODUCTS LIMITED. Key dates include the contract's start on the same date of the award notice publication, with the contract completion scheduled for the end of 2026.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of cable protection materials, particularly those able to cater to utility needs within the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing infrastructural protection goods, such as cable tiles and warning tapes, are well-suited to compete when renewal stages are initiated. The existing framework agreement supports a streamlined procurement process, fostering competitive opportunities for businesses eager to contribute to essential utility operations. ENGAGING SMEs in these kinds of tenders may diversify their portfolios and increase market credibility, especially within the regulated utilities sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Cable Protection Tiles/Warning Tapes

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 C045. The value of this direct award is anticipated to be up to PS325k. A renewal procurement process is underway.

Procurement Information

In order to maintain existing operations in respect of the Supply of Cable Protection Tiles/Warning Tapes, a direct award is required to source these items from the incumbent supplier of existing contract C045. The value of this direct award is anticipated to be up to PS325k. A renewal procurement process is underway.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068baa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038055-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
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

CENTRIFORCE PRODUCTS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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