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14 Oct 2021 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of 275kV Circuit Breakers is being carried out by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited, with the tender titled "C364 (2021) 275kV Circuit Breakers." This contract falls under the goods category, specifically within the switchgear industry, and is located in Northern Ireland. Currently in the award stage, the contract was signed on 11th October 2021 and entails a primary commitment of five years, with an optional extension of up to three additional years, based upon satisfactory performance reviews. The procurement method employed for this process was a selective method through a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the electrical equipment and manufacturing sectors, particularly those capable of supplying high-voltage switchgear products. Companies that can meet the rigorous technical specifications and provide competitive pricing will be ideally positioned to compete for this lucrative long-term contract. Moreover, the framework agreement allows suppliers to establish a sustained partnership with the contracting authority, fostering potential for additional contracts throughout the eight-year duration.

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Notice Title

C364 (2021) 275kV Circuit Breakers

Notice Description

The supply of 275kV Circuit Breakers for the NIE distribution and transmission network for a period of five years subject to satisfactory performance review, with an option, entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity, to extend up to a three year period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Five year framework for the Supply of 275kV Circuit Breakers with option to extend up to a further three year period.

Options: Each framework agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ec21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025780-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31214000 - Switchgear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,432,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST,
Postcode
BT9 5HT
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Hitachi ABB Power Grids

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