--- title: "C380 (2024) - Manufacture and Supply of Informational Signage" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038983" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-038983" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038983.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038983.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED" published: "2024-10-14" --- # C380 (2024) - Manufacture and Supply of Informational Signage Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038983 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-038983) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-038983.json) ## Summary Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited has completed the procurement process for the "C380 (2024) - Manufacture and Supply of Informational Signage". This framework agreement, covering the supply of various signage types including Aluminium Signs, Plastic Signs, Printed Tapes, Printed Belts, and Vitreous Enamel Signs, was intended to serve the entire NIE Networks infrastructure in regions such as sub-stations, offices, and depots. Valued between £982,995 and £1,730,001, the framework operates under a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The awards were made in October 2024, with the procurement stage being the Award phase. The procurement is classified under CPV code 22000000 (Printed matter and related products) and involves selective procurement methods. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in printed and informational signage, as it highlights a substantial demand for signage products across NIE Networks' extensive infrastructure. The contracts, which can be extended up to eight years, provide a stable and long-term growth opportunity for suppliers, particularly those that can meet the quality and cost criterions established by NIE Networks. OB Construction, an SME based in Knockcloghrim, secured the active contracts for Aluminium and Plastic Signs, illustrating the competitive yet achievable nature of this tender for smaller enterprises in the signage sector. ## Notice The purpose of this procurement exercise was to award a Framework for the manufacture and supply of Informational Signage to be used with wood poles, in sub-stations, offices, depots and across the whole NIE Networks infrastructure ### Lot Information Supply of Aluminium Signs Supply of Aluminium Signs Options: Each framework agreement awarded will be for a period of 5 years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to 3 years, with a total potential duration of 8 years. Renewal: Frameworks will be for a period of five (5) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years. Supply of Plastic Signs Supply of Plastic Signs Options: Each framework agreement awarded will be for a period of 5 years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to 3 years, with a total potential duration of 8 years. Renewal: Framework Agreements are for a period of five (5) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years. Supply of Printed Tapes Supply of Printed Tapes Options: Framework Agreements are for a period of five (5) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years. Renewal: Framework Agreements are for a period of five (5) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years. Supply of Printed Belts Supply of Printed Belts Options: Framework Agreements are for a period of five (5) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years. Renewal: Framework Agreements are for a period of five (5) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years. Supply of Vitreous Enamel Signs Supply of Vitreous Enamel Signs Options: Framework Agreements are for a period of five (5) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years. Renewal: Framework Agreements are for a period of five (5) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to a further three (3) years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032994-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2023 | | Award date | 1 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 84 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,730,001 | | Lots value | £1,729,999 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED | | Additional buyers | NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS | | Locality | BELFAST, | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT9 5HT | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | OB CONSTRUCTION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products ## Release History - 14 Oct 2024 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032994-2024 - 17 Nov 2023 at 10:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034058-2023 - 30 Nov 2022 at 14:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033947-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.nienetworks.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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