Tenders

C008 (2026) Supply of General Tapes

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Deadline
119 days left
June 30, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
009613-2026
Value
£1,735,920
Location
United Kingdom
Published
February 24, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 03, 2026

Deadline for Questions

June 23, 2026

Submission Deadline

June 30, 2026

Contract Start Date

June 30, 2026

Budget
£1,735,920
Duration
60 months
Location
United Kingdom
Type
Other
59
Quality Score/100
Fair

Original Tender Description

NIE Networks wishes to establish a Framework Arrangement and appoint suppliers to enter into separate Framework Agreements for the Supply of General Tapes across five (5) separate Lots. The requirement is for general purpose tapes, jointing specific tapes and safety tapes, for application on materials and equipment used within the NIE Networks’ electricity network and associated work practices and procedures at various voltage levels (240V to 33kV). Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of NIE Networks 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.

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Requirements & Qualifications

12 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (2)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (3)
Technical (5)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS2
--Submit the required tender response by the deadline of 2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00.
--Participate in a Restricted procurement process, which typically involves an initial selection stage (e.g., PQQ/SQ) followed by an invitation to tender for selected candidates.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided summaries. Bidders are expected to comply with general legal requirements for public procurement in Northern Ireland/UK, which typically include grounds related to bankruptcy, insolvency, grave professional misconduct, non-payment of taxes/social security, and criminal convictions.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Be a legal entity capable of entering into a Framework Arrangement.
--Be capable of supplying goods within the CPV category 19513200 (Adhesive tape of rubberised textiles).
--Be able to commit to a potential contract duration of up to eight (8) years.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS5
--Demonstrate the ability to supply general purpose tapes, jointing specific tapes, and safety tapes.
--Ensure supplied tapes are suitable for application on materials and equipment used within NIE Networks’ electricity network.
--Ensure supplied tapes are suitable for use at various voltage levels (240V to 33kV).
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Possess the financial capacity to undertake a contract with an estimated value of EUR 1,735,920.0 over an initial five-year period, with a potential extension to eight years.

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Documents

4 documents available with AI summaries

OCDS RecordDOC
009613-2026_ocds_record.json

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited is seeking suppliers for a 5-8 year Restricted Framework Arrangement to provide general, jointing, and safety tapes for its electricity network across five lots.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
009613-2026_ocds_release.json

This OCDS data package provides structured information about Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited's tender for the supply of general tapes across five lots for an initial five-year period, with an option to extend for a further three years.

Official PDF VersionPDF
009613-2026_official.pdf

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited is seeking suppliers for a multi-lot Framework Arrangement to provide general, jointing, and safety tapes for its electricity network over an initial five-year period, with an option to extend for up to three additional years.

Tender NoticeHTM
009613-2026.html

This tender notice announces a framework agreement for the supply of general, jointing, and safety tapes across five lots for NIE Networks, detailing the scope, estimated value of £1.45M, and an 8-year potential duration.

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59
Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender for general tapes demonstrates good clarity in its description and requirements but is significantly hampered by missing evaluation criteria and the lack of electronic submission, impacting fairness and practicality.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV codes appropriately, and there are no reported disputes. However, the tender's reveal date is missing, which is a transparency concern for a restricted procedure, and mandatory exclusion grounds are only generally referenced.

Missing tender reveal date
Mandatory exclusion grounds not explicitly detailed in summary
Clarity60/100

The description of the required goods, scope, and framework structure is clear and unambiguous. AI-extracted requirements are well-categorized and understandable. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria significantly reduces the clarity for potential bidders.

Missing evaluation criteria
Completeness65/100

Basic information, estimated value, and duration are provided, and documents are available. However, the tender is incomplete due to the absence of detailed evaluation criteria. The contract start date being identical to the submission deadline also indicates a data entry oversight.

Missing evaluation criteria
Contract start date identical to submission deadline
Fairness55/100

The tender value is disclosed, and requirements do not appear tailored. However, the lack of specified evaluation criteria severely compromises transparency and fairness, as bidders cannot understand how their proposals will be judged. The absence of e-submission also creates an unequal access barrier.

Missing evaluation criteria
No electronic submission option
Practicality50/100

The tender lacks support for electronic submission, which is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement. The contract start date being the same as the submission deadline is also practically illogical, suggesting an administrative error.

No electronic submission option
Contract start date identical to submission deadline
Data Consistency60/100

While most key fields are populated, some codes and the 'Liable Person' field are empty. The most significant inconsistency is the contract start date being identical to the submission deadline, which is illogical for a procurement process.

Contract start date identical to submission deadline
Empty fields for 'Liable Person', 'Type Code', and 'Procedure Code'
Sustainability20/100

The tender does not include any specific criteria or focus on green procurement, social aspects, or innovation, indicating a missed opportunity to integrate broader public value considerations.

No green procurement criteria
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear and detailed description of goods and scope
Estimated value and contract duration are clearly specified
CPV code is appropriate and provided
Tender documents are available and summarized
Framework arrangement divided into lots allows for flexibility and broader participation

Concerns

Critical absence of detailed evaluation criteria
Lack of electronic submission option
Contract start date is illogically identical to the submission deadline
Missing tender reveal date, impacting transparency of the process start
No integration of sustainability, social, or innovation aspects

Recommendations

1. Publish comprehensive and objective evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness for all bidders.
2. Implement an electronic submission platform to align with modern procurement best practices and enhance accessibility.
3. Correct the contract start date to accurately reflect the anticipated award and commencement timeline.

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