C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

CPV18100000 — Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

Lots

C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE£4.4m
C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE£10.3m
C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE£429.2k
C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE£1.2m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id: C043 (2025)
Status: active
Has Recurrence: Yes
Procurement Method: selective
Main Procurement Category: goods
How to submit: https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk ↗
Procurement Method Details: Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id: 32014L0025
Scheme: CELEX

Lot Details

Award Criteria Details: The Contract will be awarded in four (4) Lots, each with potentially two suppliers in each Lot together with a reserve supplier per Lot. The intention is to award a complete Lot to one supplier. Suppliers do not need to cover every item per lot to be appointed. This is to ensure all items can be supplied.
Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier: 4
Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier: 4

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement: Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants: 9,999,999

Second Stage

Invitation Date: 14 Apr 2025, 00:00

Tender Period

Ends: 21 Mar 2025, 12:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms: As specified within the PQQ and/or tender documents available from the address specified with the reference project C043 (2025) Supply of Flame Resistant (FR), Arc Rated (ARC), And Non-Flame Resistant, Non-Arc Rated Wet Gear and Workwear (Lots 1 – 4)

Classification

Id: 18100000
Scheme: CPV
Description: Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

Submission terms

Languages

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days: 180

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

written

Other Requirements

Reduction Criteria: As specified within the PQQ and/or tender documents available from the address specified with the reference project C043 (2025) Supply of Flame Resistant (FR), Arc Rated (ARC), And Non-Flame Resistant, Non-Arc Rated Wet Gear and Workwear (Lots 1 – 4)

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1

Type: suitability
Description: As specified within the PQQ and/or tender documents available from the address specified with the reference project C043 (2025) Supply of Flame Resistant (FR), Arc Rated (ARC), And Non-Flame Resistant, Non-Arc Rated Wet Gear and Workwear (Lots 1 – 4)

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1

Id: Lot 1 – Supply of waterproof and breathable high-visibility, flame resistant (FR) and arc (ARC) PPE
Title: C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE
Status: active
Has Options: No
Has Renewal: Yes
Description: Lot 1 – Supply of waterproof and breathable high-visibility, flame resistant (FR) and arc (ARC) protective workwear garments

Value

Amount: 4,419,100
Currency: GBP

Renewal

Description: 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.

Contract period

Ends: 30 Nov 2029, 23:59
Starts: 1 Dec 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy: notAllowed

Entry 2

Id: Lot 2: Supply of flame resistant (FR) and arc (ARC). protective work garments
Title: C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE
Status: active
Has Options: No
Has Renewal: Yes
Description: Lot 2: Supply of flame resistant (FR) and arc (ARC). protective work garments

Value

Amount: 10,334,650
Currency: GBP

Renewal

Description: 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.

Contract period

Ends: 30 Nov 2029, 23:59
Starts: 1 Dec 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy: notAllowed

Entry 3

Id: Lot 3: Supply of waterproof and breathable high-visibility, protective wet gear garments
Title: C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE
Status: active
Has Options: No
Has Renewal: Yes
Description: Supply of waterproof and breathable high-visibility, protective wet gear garments

Value

Amount: 429,152
Currency: GBP

Renewal

Description: 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.

Contract period

Ends: 30 Nov 2029, 23:59
Starts: 1 Dec 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy: notAllowed

Entry 4

Id: Lot 4 - Supply of protective work wear garments
Title: C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE
Status: active
Has Options: No
Has Renewal: Yes
Description: Lot 4: Supply of protective work wear garments

Value

Amount: 1,160,716
Currency: GBP

Renewal

Description: 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.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates: 5

Contract period

Ends: 30 Nov 2029, 23:59
Starts: 1 Dec 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy: notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1

Id: Lot 1 – Supply of waterproof and breathable high-visibility, flame resistant (FR) and arc (ARC) PPE
Related Lot: Lot 1 – Supply of waterproof and breathable high-visibility, flame resistant (FR) and arc (ARC) PPE

Delivery locations

Entry 1

Region: UKN

Additional Classifications

Entry 1

Id: 18100000
Scheme: CPV
Description: Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

Item 2

Id: Lot 2: Supply of flame resistant (FR) and arc (ARC). protective work garments
Related Lot: Lot 2: Supply of flame resistant (FR) and arc (ARC). protective work garments

Delivery locations

Entry 1

Region: UKN

Additional Classifications

Entry 1

Id: 18100000
Scheme: CPV
Description: Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

Item 3

Id: Lot 3: Supply of waterproof and breathable high-visibility, protective wet gear garments
Related Lot: Lot 3: Supply of waterproof and breathable high-visibility, protective wet gear garments

Delivery locations

Entry 1

Region: UKN

Additional Classifications

Entry 1

Id: 18100000
Scheme: CPV
Description: Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

Item 4

Id: Lot 4 - Supply of protective work wear garments
Related Lot: Lot 4 - Supply of protective work wear garments

Delivery locations

Entry 1

Region: UKN

Additional Classifications

Entry 1

Id: 18100000
Scheme: CPV
Description: Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

Published documents

Entry 1

Id: economic2
Document Type: economicSelectionCriteria

Entry 2

Id: technical2
Document Type: technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1

Id: GB-FTS-14954
Name: Northern Ireland Electricity Networks

Roles

buyer

centralPurchasingBody

reviewBody

Address

Region: UKN
Locality: Belfast
Postal Code: BT9 5HT
Country Name: United Kingdom
Street Address: 120 Malone Road

Details

Url: http://www.nienetworks.co.uk ↗

Classifications

Entry 1

Id: ELECTRICITY
Scheme: TED_CE_ACTIVITY
Description: Electricity

Identifier

Legal Name: Northern Ireland Electricity Networks

Contact

Url: https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk ↗
Email: Paula.Laverty@nienetworks.co.uk

Organisation 2

Id: GB-FTS-138326
Name: Northern Ireland Electricity

Roles

mediationBody

Address

Locality: Belfast
Postal Code: BT9 5HT
Country Name: United Kingdom
Street Address: 120 Malone Road

Identifier

Legal Name: Northern Ireland Electricity

Organisation 3

Id: GB-FTS-1401
Name: High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland

Roles

reviewContactPoint

Address

Locality: Belfast
Postal Code: BT1 3JY
Country Name: United Kingdom
Street Address: Royal Courts of Justice, Chichester Street

Identifier

Legal Name: High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland

Recorded locations

Buyer location · Belfast · UKN · BT9 5HT · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UKN

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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