Cancelled

C008 (2026) Supply of General Tapes

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks · Private utility

In brief

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks has cancelled this procurement.

It is a framework worth up to £1,446,600 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 1 July 2026.

It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Lot 1 – General jointing tapes 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031 What this lot covers Description: The supply and delivery of General jointing tapes as fully defined within NIE Networks’ Specification General jointing tapes 204-15.	—	£938,200
Lot 2 – Specialist jointing tape: Elastomeric sheeting/patches 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031 What this lot covers Description: The supply and delivery of Specialist jointing tape: Elastomeric sheeting/patches as fully defined within NIE Networks’ Specification General jointing tapes 204-15.	—	£310,800
Lot 3 – Specialist jointing tape: Impregnated cotton tape 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031 What this lot covers Description: The supply and delivery of Specialist jointing tape: Impregnated cotton tape as fully defined within NIE Networks’ Specification General jointing tapes 204-15.	—	£6,400
Lot 4 – Specialist jointing tape: Low temperature petrolatum tape 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031 What this lot covers Description: The supply and delivery of Specialist jointing tape: Low temperature petrolatum tape as fully defined within NIE Networks’ Specification General jointing tapes 204-15.	—	£131,600
Lot 5 – Vinyl safety tapes 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031 What this lot covers Description: The supply and delivery of Vinyl safety tapes as fully defined within NIE Networks’ Specification General jointing tapes 204-15.	—	£59,600

Who won

Winner	Lot	Value	Dates

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

3 February 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 009613-2026
3 February 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 009618-2026
1 June 2026Procurement termination notice · UK12, notice 051377-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 009613-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 February 2026, last updated 1 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.