--- title: "C008 (2026) Supply of General Tapes" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0615bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0615bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0615bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0615bf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED" published: "2026-06-01" --- # C008 (2026) Supply of General Tapes Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0615bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0615bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0615bf.json) ## Summary Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited is the contracting authority behind the tender "C008 (2026) Supply of General Tapes", which focuses on the supply of various tapes required for the operation and maintenance within their electricity network. Despite being initially launched as an active tender with the intention to establish framework agreements over a potential duration of eight years, covering various lots such as general jointing tapes and specialist tapes, the procurement process was ultimately cancelled on 1st June 2026. The decision to cancel arose due to the inability to shortlist a sufficient number of suppliers to proceed with the competitive tendering process. The tender was in the utilities industry category and was set to be conducted under a competitive flexible procedure, with an originally planned award period slated to end by 1st July 2026. While the cancellation of this tender closes immediate opportunities, the demand for such supplies within the utilities sector signifies potential market needs and opportunities for businesses specialising in adhesive and electrical tapes. Companies with strengths in producing industry-specific tapes like jointing and safety tapes might find future opportunities given the requirement was originally broad, spanning multiple lots. Establishing relationships and readiness to engage in such frameworks in the future could be advantageous, especially considering extended framework durations up to eight years, providing significant business continuity and growth potential for qualified suppliers. ## Notice NIE Networks wishes to establish a Framework Arrangement and appoint suppliers to enter into separate Framework Agreements for the Supply of General Tapes across five (5) separate Lots. The requirement is for general purpose tapes, jointing specific tapes and safety tapes, for application on materials and equipment used within the NIE Networks' electricity network and associated work practices and procedures at various voltage levels (240V to 33kV). Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - General jointing tapes Description: The supply and delivery of General jointing tapes as fully defined within NIE Networks' Specification General jointing tapes 204-15. Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years. Renewal: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years. Lot 2 - Specialist jointing tape: Elastomeric sheeting/patches Description: The supply and delivery of Specialist jointing tape: Elastomeric sheeting/patches as fully defined within NIE Networks' Specification General jointing tapes 204-15. Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years. Renewal: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years. Lot 3 - Specialist jointing tape: Impregnated cotton tape Description: The supply and delivery of Specialist jointing tape: Impregnated cotton tape as fully defined within NIE Networks' Specification General jointing tapes 204-15. Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years. Renewal: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years. Lot 4 - Specialist jointing tape: Low temperature petrolatum tape Description: The supply and delivery of Specialist jointing tape: Low temperature petrolatum tape as fully defined within NIE Networks' Specification General jointing tapes 204-15. Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years. Renewal: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years. Lot 5 - Vinyl safety tapes Description: The supply and delivery of Vinyl safety tapes as fully defined within NIE Networks' Specification General jointing tapes 204-15. Options: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years. Renewal: Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051377-2026 | | Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 | | Recurrence | 2033-06-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,446,600 | | Lots value | £1,446,600 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Cancelled | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED | | Additional buyers | Missing | | 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 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 19513200 - Adhesive tape of rubberised textiles - 31651000 - Electrical tape - 44424200 - Adhesive tape - 44424300 - Reflective tape ## Release History - 1 Jun 2026 at 12:09 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051377-2026 - 3 Feb 2026 at 16:26 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009618-2026 - 3 Feb 2026 at 16:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009613-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051377-2026 1st June 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009618-2026 3rd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009613-2026 3rd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.nienetworks.co.uk - https://e-sourcingni.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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