Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
120 Malone Road,
Belfast,
BT9 5HT
Ruadhrai.OKane@nienetworks.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.6) Main activity
Electricity
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Flame Retardant/Arc Protective Workwear
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 18220000 - Weatherproof clothing
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Award of Supply of Flame Retardant/Arc Protective Workwear under a Direct Award.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £820,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 18221000 - Waterproof clothing
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of Flame Retardant/Arc Protective Workwear
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.2.14) Additional information
In order to ensure continuity of supply of mandatory Flame Retardant/Arc Protective Workwear which will safely facilitate NIE Networks employees in performing their operational duties, it is necessary to purchase garments from an alternative supplier additional to the current awarded contract. A renewal procurement process will commence imminently.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- Extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable for the contracting entity
Explanation:
In order to ensure continuity of supply of mandatory Flame Retardant/Arc Protective Workwear which will safely facilitate NIE Networks employees in performing their operational duties, it is necessary to purchase garments from an alternative supplier additional to the current awarded contract. A renewal procurement process will commence imminently.
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Title
Supply of Flame Retardant/Arc Protective Workwear
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
3 December 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Skanwear Clothing Company Ltd
Old Bawtry Road, Finningley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Finningley
DN9 3BZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £820,000
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract/lot/concession is likely to be subcontracted
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
In order to ensure continuity of supply of mandatory Flame Retardant/Arc Protective Workwear which will safely facilitate NIE Networks employees in performing their operational duties, it is necessary to purchase garments from an alternative supplier additional to the current awarded contract. A renewal procurement process will commence imminently.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd
120 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5HT
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland
Royal Courts of Justice, Chicester Street
Belfast
BT1 3 JY
Country
United Kingdom