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title: "Request for Information - Supply and Delivery of M&E Sundries, Hand Tools & Power Tools"
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# Request for Information - Supply and Delivery of M&E Sundries, Hand Tools & Power Tools

Buyer: NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a89a

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by NI Water and its subsidiaries, focusing on a Request for Information (RFI) for the supply and delivery of mechanical sundries, electrical sundries, hand tools, and power tools. This tender is classified under the goods category, specifically within the electrical machinery and accessories industry. The current procurement stage is planning, with the RFI submission deadline set for 3pm on 5th May 2021. Interested suppliers can complete the RFI questionnaire and submit their requests via email to sourcing@niwater.com, with opportunities available for further tender actions anticipated to follow the RFI process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in sectors related to tools and electrical supplies. Companies that specialise in manufacturing or supplying mechanical sundries, electrical equipment, hand tools, or power tools would be particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement process. By responding to the RFI, businesses can potentially position themselves for further involvement in the upcoming tender, allowing them to grow and expand their market presence in collaboration with NI Water.

## Notice

NI Water is seeking RFI questionnaire responses from interested suppliers who currently supply and deliver either mechanical sundries, electrical sundries, hand tools or power tools. The purpose of the RFI is to help NIW select the best procurement strategy to meet this requirement in the future. The categories of mechanical sundries in scope include, but are not limited to, the following: Bolts, drive belts, galvanized steel pipes, valves, lubricants, PTFE tubing, hose accessories and pumps. The categories of electrical sundries in scope include, but are not limited to, the following: Batteries, cables, actuators, cable glands, contactors/relays, wiring cable accessories, sockets/switches, proximity switches, circuit breakers, fuses, ICA equipment (telemetry, terminals, radio, level & flow, signal isolators, trip amps, PSU) and electrical testing and sensor equipment. The categories of hand tools in scope include, but are not limited to, the following: Saws & replacement blades, clamps, knives & replacement blades, files, scrapers, chisels, hammers, pliers, cutters, screwdrivers sets, wrenches, spanners, pipe cutters, scissors, sockets sets & drivers, torque tools and pry bars. The categories of power tools in scope include, but are not limited to, the following: Drills, drivers & screwdrivers, saws, impact wrenches, grinders & cutters, routers & trimmers, air tools, compressors & compactors, welding & soldering, drills, augers, countersinks, hole cutters & bits, power washers, extension leads and transformers. The RFI questionnaire is currently available to complete and you can request a copy via email at sourcing@niwater.com, FAO Lisa Crossey. Requests are to be made no later than 3pm on Wednesday 5th May 2021.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

It is anticipated that NI Water will run this tender via the 'Negotiated with prior call for competition' procedure on eTendersNI. The responses from the RFI questionnaires will help NI Water select the best procurement strategy to meet this requirement. It is anticipated that this tender will contain lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008489-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | 13 May 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT14 6TE |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Park |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 24951000 - Greases and lubricants
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories
- 31681000 - Electrical accessories
- 31681410 - Electrical materials
- 43830000 - Power tools
- 44300000 - Cable, wire and related products
- 44321000 - Cable
- 44322000 - Cable accessories
- 44510000 - Tools
- 44511000 - Hand tools
- 44531510 - Bolts and screws

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2021 at 12:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008489-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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