---
title: "Supply of Metal Cladding Enclosures"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067531"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067531.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-20"
---

# Supply of Metal Cladding Enclosures

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067531

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## Summary

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited has awarded a contract for the supply of Metal Cladding Enclosures to B & S GROUP LIMITED, with a contract value expected to be up to £1.07 million. This direct award process is under the utilities special regime, aimed at maintaining existing operations from April 2026 through January 2028, with further procurement initiatives anticipated to begin in 2027. The award, dated 20th April 2026, was based on urgent requirements to source these enclosures, with associated deliveries scheduled within the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying metal enclosures specifically tailored for cable distribution cabinets. Businesses that have experience or capacity to engage in framework agreements may find this procurement particularly beneficial, as Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited plans a renewal process. SMEs looking to supply to private utilities within regulated frameworks stand well-positioned to benefit from this award and subsequent procurement processes.

## Notice

In order to maintain existing operations in respect of the Supply of Metal Cladding Enclosures, a direct award is required to source these items from the incumbent supplier of existing contract C313. The value of this direct award is anticipated to be up to PS1.07 million. NIE Networks intends to conduct a renewal Procurement process commencing 2027 for award in early 2028.

### Procurement Information

In order to maintain existing operations in respect of the Supply of Metal Cladding Enclosures, a direct award is required to source these items from the incumbent supplier of existing contract C313. The value of this direct award is anticipated to be up to PS1.07 million. NIE Networks intends to conduct a renewal Procurement process commencing 2027 for award in early 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035555-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,070,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | B & S GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31213300 - Cable distribution cabinet

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 10:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035555-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 13:45 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027951-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035555-2026
  20th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027951-2026
  26th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nienetworks.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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