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title: "C280 (2027) Supply Low Voltage Cable Jointing Systems"
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# C280 (2027) Supply Low Voltage Cable Jointing Systems

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/c280-2027-supply-low-voltage-cable-jointing-systems-ocds-h6vhtk-078cee). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited: "C280 (2027) Supply Low Voltage Cable Jointing Systems". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: £15,500,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/northern-ireland-electricity-networks-limited-coh-ni026041)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £15,500,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Cable and related products, Cable joining kits, Cable, wire and related products, Insulated cable joints, Insulated cable junctions
- **Delivery Location:** UKN
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/c280-2027-supply-low-voltage-cable-jointing-systems-ocds-h6vhtk-078cee#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-078cee`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/c280-2027-supply-low-voltage-cable-jointing-systems-ocds-h6vhtk-078cee#tl-md)

## Description
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (NIE Networks) intends to establish a framework arrangement under which it shall appoint suppliers to enter into separate framework agreements for C280 (2027) Supply Low Voltage Cable Jointing Systems. It is anticipated that each framework agreement awarded will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting authority 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.
NIE Networks estimates that the total spend under framework agreements could be up to £15.5 million over the total potential eight-year duration.
Therefore, NIE Networks is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) supplier information event to gather insights from the market before initiating a procurement process for Contract C280 (2027) Supply Low Voltage Cable Jointing Systems.
This engagement aims to assess the market's interest and capabilities in delivering Contract C280 (2027), identify potential solutions and develop an effective procurement strategy. NIE Networks anticipates an ongoing requirement for resin compounds, insulation compounds, joint shells and complete low voltage cable jointing systems. Through this engagement, NIE Networks also wishes to understand developments within the market and identify any innovative products, technologies or approaches that could provide additional benefits in areas such as safety, reliability, installation efficiency, sustainability and security of supply.
NIE Networks currently utilises a range of Low Voltage Cable Jointing Systems across its distribution network. While these products will continue to form a core part of operational requirements, NIE Networks is keen to engage with the market to understand emerging technologies, product developments and best practices that may complement or enhance existing solutions.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 31224800, 31342000, 31343000, 44300000, 44320000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2027 to 31/10/2032
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F099516-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-21T13:06:02.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T08:04:01.967Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-078cee