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Published 18 Feb 2025, 14:27 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

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

Official notice

Authority: Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (Public body)

Framework agreement4 lotsGoodsNegotiated procedure with prior call for competitionMax 4 lots to bidMax 4 lots per supplier
Sectors: Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories (18) Delivery: Northern Ireland (UKN)
Framework ceiling (notional)£18,800,000total for 4 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 21 Mar 2025
Lots 4max 4 won per supplier · max 4 to bid
Framework period 4 yrsends 30 Nov 2029 · extension options published · starts 1 Dec 2025

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

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.

CPV: Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

How this framework works

From the published notice
Framework period
4 yrs from 1 Dec 2025

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · all with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 4 and win at most 4 of them
Lot #1C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPERenewal 4 yrsPublished value£4,419,100

Lot 1 – Supply of waterproof and breathable high-visibility, flame resistant (FR) and arc (ARC) protective workwear garments

Contract period: 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 (4 yrs)
Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: 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.Variant bids: not allowed
18100000 Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
Lot #2C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPERenewal 4 yrsPublished value£10,334,650

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

Contract period: 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 (4 yrs)
Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: 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.Variant bids: not allowed
18100000 Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
Lot #3C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPERenewal 4 yrsPublished value£429,152

Supply of waterproof and breathable high-visibility, protective wet gear garments

Contract period: 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 (4 yrs)
Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: 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.Variant bids: not allowed
18100000 Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
Lot #4C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPERenewal 4 yrsPublished value£1,160,716

Lot 4: Supply of protective work wear garments

Contract period: 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2029 (4 yrs)
Delivery: Northern Ireland
Extensions: 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: up to 5 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
18100000 Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Lot distribution rule: 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.
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    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)

Shortlisting
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)
What this means for your bid
  • “C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes
First published
18 Feb 2025, 14:27 GMT
Last source update
18 Feb 2025, 14:27 GMT
Authority reference
C043 (2025)
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-005608
Classification (CPV)
Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
Delivery area
Northern Ireland (UKN)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e352 Find a Tender
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)

How it was run

Official notice
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Appointment period ends
21 Mar 2025, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk ↗

Timeline

18 Feb 2025 → 1 Dec 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Notice published
    18 Feb 2025, 14:27 GMT
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    21 Mar 2025, 12:00 GMT
  3. Invitations to tender expected
    14 Apr 2025, 00:00 BST
  4. Contract starts331 days ago
    1 Dec 2025

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks

Contracting authorityPublic bodyElectricity 120 Malone Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 5HTContact email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High Court of Justice in Northern IrelandReview contact point Belfast
  • Northern Ireland ElectricityMediation body Belfast

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria