---
title: "Supply of Cable Protection Tiles/Warning Tapes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068baa"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-27"
---

# Supply of Cable Protection Tiles/Warning Tapes

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068baa

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited as the buying organisation, focused on the Supply of Cable Protection Tiles/Warning Tapes. This process falls under the industry category of private utilities and is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations. The location for the delivery of goods is the United Kingdom. As of 27th April 2026, the procurement stage is at award with a contract period anticipated to end by 31st December 2026. The procurement method used is a direct award, with the rationale being the urgency to maintain operations with an already established supplier. The contract is valued at approximately £325,000, and the supplier involved is CENTRIFORCE PRODUCTS LIMITED. Key dates include the contract's start on the same date of the award notice publication, with the contract completion scheduled for the end of 2026.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of cable protection materials, particularly those able to cater to utility needs within the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing infrastructural protection goods, such as cable tiles and warning tapes, are well-suited to compete when renewal stages are initiated. The existing framework agreement supports a streamlined procurement process, fostering competitive opportunities for businesses eager to contribute to essential utility operations. ENGAGING SMEs in these kinds of tenders may diversify their portfolios and increase market credibility, especially within the regulated utilities sector.

## Notice

In order to maintain existing operations in respect of the Supply of Ducting, a direct award is required to source these items from the incumbent supplier of existing contract C045. The value of this direct award is anticipated to be up to PS325k. A renewal procurement process is underway.

### Procurement Information

In order to maintain existing operations in respect of the Supply of Cable Protection Tiles/Warning Tapes, a direct award is required to source these items from the incumbent supplier of existing contract C045. The value of this direct award is anticipated to be up to PS325k. A renewal procurement process is underway.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038055-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £325,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | CENTRIFORCE PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 30192125 - Markers
- 44173000 - Strip

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 12:50 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038055-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038055-2026
  27th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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