Planned procurement · Notice 101957-2026
C280 (2027) Supply Low Voltage Cable Jointing Systems
- Value
- £15.5m
- Stage
- Early notice
- Where
- Northern Ireland
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Not stated
- Contract
- 1 Nov 2027 – 31 Oct 2032
Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.
In plain English
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (NIE Networks) is gathering views from suppliers before it tenders for low voltage cable jointing systems, including resin and insulation compounds and joint shells, for its network in Northern Ireland. It plans a list of approved suppliers (framework agreements) lasting five years, extendable by up to three more, worth up to £15.5 million over the full eight years; a place on it would be the entry ticket to future work, not guaranteed work, and this notice is a market engagement event, not yet open for bids.
Good fit for: Manufacturers and suppliers of low voltage cable jointing products, such as resin compounds, insulation compounds and joint shells.
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
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 operat…
What happens next
This is an early notice: the buyer is planning a tender, and its documents come when the tender is published. Read the official notice for the details.
Procedure: not stated. Published 28 Oct 2026.
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