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Supply of Substation Busbar, Stranded Conductor and Clamps

NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED

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14 Dec 2021 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited, concerns the supply of substation busbar, stranded conductor, and clamps under the title "Supply of Substation Busbar, Stranded Conductor and Clamps." Categorised within the goods industry, this tender targets projects involving 275kV, 110kV, and 33kV substations located throughout Northern Ireland. The procurement method employed was selective, featuring a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. This contract was signed on 17 November 2021 and has been awarded to Connectors and Switchgear Limited, with a total value of £1,536,000. The contract is active and includes options for extension up to a maximum of eight years.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of electrical equipment and components, particularly SMEs specialising in substation infrastructure and related services. Companies that can demonstrate high-quality products aligned with the technical needs expressed by the buyer and competitive pricing strategies are well-positioned to participate in similar tenders. Given the long-term nature of the contract and the expertise required, businesses that can ensure reliability and efficient service delivery, especially those with experience in large-scale electrical projects, will find significant potential for growth by engaging with such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Supply of Substation Busbar, Stranded Conductor and Clamps

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award a framework agreement for the supply of substation busbar, stranded conductor and clamps for the construction of 275kV, 110kV and 33kV substation projects and any other related ad hoc projects.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of substation busbar, stranded conductor and clamps for the construction of 275kV, 110kV and 33kV substation projects are required as per NIE Networks capital investment programme.

Options: This contract is for a period of 5 years with the option to extend, for up to a further 3 years (potential 8 years in total).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03013e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031175-2021
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

31218000 - Busbars

31682540 - Substation equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,536,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 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
Not specified
Contact Email
anna.mcwhirter@nienetworks.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT9 5HT
Post Town
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
Electoral Ward
Westminster Constituency

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNECTORS AND SWITCHGEAR

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