--- title: "C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e352" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e352" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e352.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e352.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS" published: "2025-02-18" --- # C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e352 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e352) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e352.json) ## Summary Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIE Networks) is seeking experienced suppliers for the provision of FR/Arc and Non FR/Arc Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) under the contracting process titled "C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE." This procurement falls under the industry category of occupational clothing, special workwear, and accessories with CPV code 18100000. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the final submission deadline on 21 March 2025. The contract, which includes four separate Lots, will commence on 1 December 2025 and may extend for up to eight years. This contract covers the region of Northern Ireland (UKN). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational safety gear, particularly those providing flame-resistant and arc-rated protective garments. The framework agreement allows for multiple suppliers, enabling flexibility and fostering competitive proposals. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in manufacturing high-visibility, waterproof, and safety workwear can greatly benefit from this contract. Given the high value of the contract, which totals up to £18.8 million, businesses can achieve substantial growth by securing one or more of the available Lots. The selective procurement method with a negotiated procedure ensures that qualified suppliers can engage fairly, making this an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their presence in the utility sector. ## Notice NIE Networks wishes to appoint suitably experienced Suppliers to supply FR/Arc Wet Gear and Work Wear Garments and Non-Fr/Arc Wet Gear and Work Wear for use by NIE Networks staff. Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of four (4) 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 two (2) periods of two (2) years, a total potential duration of eight (8) years. The Contract(s) will facilitate NIE Networks' requirements across four (4) separate Lots. ### Lot Information C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE Lot 1 - Supply of waterproof and breathable high-visibility, flame resistant (FR) and arc (ARC) protective workwear garments Renewal: There is an option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Contract for up to a two (2) further periods of two (2) years, eight (8) years in total. C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE Lot 2: Supply of flame resistant (FR) and arc (ARC). protective work garments Renewal: There is an option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Contract for up to a two (2) further periods of two (2) years, eight (8) years in total. C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE Supply of waterproof and breathable high-visibility, protective wet gear garments Renewal: There is an option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Contract for up to a two (2) further periods of two (2) years, eight (8) years in total. C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE Lot 4: Supply of protective work wear garments Renewal: There is an option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Contract for up to a two (2) further periods of two (2) years, eight (8) years in total. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005608-2025 | | 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £18,800,000 | | Lots value | £16,343,618 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | 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 - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories ### Codes - 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories ## Release History - 18 Feb 2025 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005608-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nienetworks.co.uk - https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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