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Tender

31 Jul 2026 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of electrical materials. This procurement process is classified as a selective, competitive flexible procedure, and the procurement stage is currently at the Tender phase. The contract is valued at approximately £1,525,000 net (£1,830,000 gross) and is set to operate within the goods category. Interested parties should note that the deadline for tender submissions is 26th August 2026, with the contract award decisions expected by 19th October 2026. The delivery region is primarily within the United Kingdom, specifically targeting areas in Northern Ireland.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses in the electrical supply industry looking to expand their market reach through government contracts. Small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in the production and distribution of electrical materials will find this framework particularly beneficial due to the flexible competition model and the potential for reopening competition within the framework. The framework's focus on cost-based award criteria ensures that cost-competitive suppliers will have an advantageous position. Additionally, the opportunity to engage electronically simplifies the submission process, making it accessible to a wide range of businesses aiming to foster growth in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Electrical Materials

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has a requirement to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of electrical materials.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d956
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072922-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31681410 - Electrical materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,525,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,525,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLN Northern Ireland

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

Further Information

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