- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1 – Supply of waterproof and breathable high-visibility, flame resistant (FR) and arc (ARC) PPE. C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE
- Lot 2: Supply of flame resistant (FR) and arc (ARC). protective work garments. C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE
- Lot 3: Supply of waterproof and breathable high-visibility, protective wet gear garments. C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE
- Lot 4 - Supply of protective work wear garments. C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE
Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks
120 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5HT
Paula.Laverty@nienetworks.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN - Northern Ireland
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.6) Main activity
Electricity
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE
Reference number
C043 (2025)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short 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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £18,800,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
4
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 4
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE
Lot No
Lot 1 – Supply of waterproof and breathable high-visibility, flame resistant (FR) and arc (ARC) PPE
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 – Supply of waterproof and breathable high-visibility, flame resistant (FR) and arc (ARC) protective workwear garments
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £4,419,100
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 December 2025
End date
30 November 2029
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE
Lot No
Lot 2: Supply of flame resistant (FR) and arc (ARC). protective work garments
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2: Supply of flame resistant (FR) and arc (ARC). protective work garments
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £10,334,650
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 December 2025
End date
30 November 2029
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE
Lot No
Lot 3: Supply of waterproof and breathable high-visibility, protective wet gear garments
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of waterproof and breathable high-visibility, protective wet gear garments
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £429,152
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 December 2025
End date
30 November 2029
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
C043 (2025) NIE Networks - FR/ARC and Non FR/ARC PPE
Lot No
Lot 4 - Supply of protective work wear garments
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4: Supply of protective work wear garments
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,160,716
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 December 2025
End date
30 November 2029
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Maximum number: 5
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
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)
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and 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)
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
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)
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
21 March 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
14 April 2025
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks
120 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5HT
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Northern Ireland Electricity
120 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5HT
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland
Royal Courts of Justice, Chichester Street
Belfast
BT1 3JY
Country
United Kingdom