Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Northern Ireland Housing Executive
2 Adelaide Street
Belfast
BT2 8BP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Market Engagement - Sourcing and Distribution of Materials
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive's Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) is the inhouse maintenance
provider for response repairs across approximately 24,000 domestic dwellings. The Northern Ireland Housing Executive is planning on
holding a supplier engagement event(date to be arranged) to engage with potential service providers to better understand how or if we
could rationalise our supply chain and explore alternative methods for sourcing and distributing materials to the point of use.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Housing Executive currently sources materials via traditional procurement routes and they are, in general, delivered by our various Contractors to three main stores across Northern Ireland. (Belfast, Coleraine, and Portadown). An
example of the category of materials would include but not be limited to; electrical, plumbing, timber, internal and external fire doors, general building materials, building hardware, rainwater goods, paint, hand tools, windows and glazing and kitchen units. To get a better understanding of how/if the Housing Executive could achieve a more innovative and value for money approach to sourcing and distribution, we would like to invite suppliers to register their interest.
two.2.14) Additional information
If you would like to register your interest, please e-mail patrice.mcmahon@nihe.gov.uk no later than. 27 May 2022 at 15.00 giving your contact details i.e. name,. job title, email address and contact telephone number. Any requests. to register interest after this time and date will not be accepted. Please ensure only one representative from your organisation registers. interest. NIHE may wish to follow up with a questionnaire and subsequently hold interviews on submitted questionnaires and/or hold. demonstrations of products to seek further information. Please note that information associated with this Expression of Interest is subject to change.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 May 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This notice is for information only and the publication of this notice does not oblige NIHE to commence any competitive tender process. The information contained in this notice, including (but not limited to) the description and classification of the requirements, CPV codes and the estimated date of publication of the contract notice, is indicative only and NIHE reserves the right to amend it at any time without notice. NIHE shall not be liable for any costs, expenses or liabilities incurred by those participating in this notice in any way.