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26 Aug 2026 at 13:40

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26 Aug 2026 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited procured the continued supply of low-voltage (LV) pole-mounted fuse units. These are electrical equipment used in the utility’s electricity network. The requirement is for goods rather than installation, construction or general consultancy. The buyer is a private electricity network operator based in Belfast and operates under Northern Irish utility procurement arrangements. The selected supplier is Mosdorfer CCL Systems Ltd, a large UK business specialising in the relevant equipment. The requirement relates specifically to LV pole-mounted fuse units and the buyer’s need to maintain supply from its existing arrangement. Businesses with manufacturing, distribution or specialist supply capability for network fuse units are the most directly relevant comparators for this procurement.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited used a direct award to the incumbent supplier, Mosdorfer CCL Systems Ltd, citing urgency and the need to ensure continuity of supply while reviewing the specification for a renewal procurement. There was one completed lot. The award was made on 26 August 2026 for £490,000 excluding VAT, or £588,000 including VAT. The awarded contract runs from 26 August 2026 to 28 February 2027. The award covers goods classified as electricity supplies, specifically LV pole-mounted fuse units. The outcome is an active award to Mosdorfer CCL Systems Ltd; a signature milestone was scheduled for 26 August 2026.

This award confirms continuing demand from Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited for specialist LV pole-mounted fuse units and shows that supply continuity and familiarity with the existing requirement were important in the purchasing decision. A credible future competitor would need to manufacture or distribute compliant low-voltage, pole-mounted fuse equipment, understand the technical requirements of electricity network operators and demonstrate dependable supply capacity. Experience supporting utility infrastructure, maintaining consistent product availability and responding quickly to urgent network requirements would strengthen a supplier’s position. Businesses should also be able to engage with a buyer that may revise its specification before a later procurement, so technical teams capable of interpreting and responding to updated network equipment requirements would be well placed.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of LV Pole Mounted Fuse Units

Notice Description

To ensure continued supply of LV Pole Mounted Fuse Units, a direct award is required to the incumbent supplier from the previous contract, C292 Supply of LV Pole Mounted Fuse Units. The value of this direct award is anticipated to be up to PS490k. NIE Networks is currently reviewing the specification associated with this requirement and intends to conduct a renewal Procurement process.

Procurement Information

To ensure continued supply of Lv Pole Mounted Fuse Units, a direct award is required to the incumbent supplier from the previous contract, C292 Lv Pole Mounted Fuse Units. The value of this direct award is anticipated to be up to PS490k. NIE Networks is currently reviewing the specification associated with this requirement and intends to conduct a renewal Procurement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ec94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081317-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31682000 - Electricity supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
26 Aug 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Mosdorfer CCL Systems Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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