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title: "C335 (2024) Supply of Hand Tools, Insulated Tools, Hardware and Power Tools"
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# C335 (2024) Supply of Hand Tools, Insulated Tools, Hardware and Power Tools

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03fa1f

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks aims to establish framework agreements for the supply of hand tools, insulated tools, hardware, and Milwaukee power tools. The procurement is divided into five lots with an estimated total spend between £3.6 million and £4.4 million. The procurement method is selective through a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The current stage is active, with a tender period ending on 29th September 2023 and the second stage invitation date on 20th November 2023.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses to supply various tools and equipment to the Northern Ireland Electricity Networks. Businesses specializing in hand tools, insulated tools, hardware, and power tools are well-suited to compete. The framework agreements have potential for long-term collaboration, extending up to eight years. Interested businesses need to meet specific suitability criteria outlined in the tender documents available at the specified address. Electronic and written submission methods are accepted, and the maximum number of participants for the framework agreement is set at 12.

## Notice

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award framework agreements for the supply of hand tools, insulated tools, hardware and Milwaukee power tools. This procurement is split into 5 lots.

### Lot Information

Supply of Hand Tools and Equipment

Supply of Hand Tools and Equipment

Options: 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.

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 Insulated Hand Tools

Supply of Insulated Hand Tools

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 Hardware

Supply of Hardware

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 CK Branded Insulated Screwdrivers

Supply of CK Branded Insulated Screwdrivers

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 Milwaukee Power Tools

Supply of Milwaukee Power Tools

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/032276-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 84 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,388,167 |
| Lots value | £4,388,164 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 43830000 - Power tools
- 44510000 - Tools
- 44512000 - Miscellaneous hand tools
- 44512800 - Screwdrivers

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2023 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032276-2023
- 5 Sep 2023 at 12:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026204-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.nienetworks.co.uk

## Provenance

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