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22/012 - GNI (UK) Brighouse Bay Compressor Station, LV Switchgear Replacement

GNI (UK) LIMITED

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19 Apr 2023 at 08:42

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19 May 2022 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the GNI (UK) Brighouse Bay Compressor Station LV Switchgear Replacement involved GNI (UK) Limited as the buying organisation. The title of the procurement was "22/012 - GNI (UK) Brighouse Bay Compressor Station, LV Switchgear Replacement" falling under the goods category in the Switchgear classification. The procurement was at the award stage with a deadline of 30th November 2022. The location of the project is in Scotland, UK. The procurement method used was a limited tender through an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender for the LV Switchgear Replacement at Brighouse Bay Compressor Station presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing and delivering LV power switchgear and control gear to compete. The primary buyer, GNI (UK) Limited, needed a particular economic operator capable of meeting the technical requirements specified in the BBCS switchgear specification. The successful supplier was Eaton Electrical Systems Limited. The tender aimed to replace all associated MCC1 switchgear and included the design, manufacture, testing, delivery, and installation of specified equipment. Bidders needed to demonstrate compliance with GNI (UK) requirements, ensuring an optimised switchgear solution tailored for site installation.

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Notice Title

22/012 - GNI (UK) Brighouse Bay Compressor Station, LV Switchgear Replacement

Notice Description

GNI (UK) Brighouse Bay Compressor Station, LV Switchgear Replacement

Lot Information

Lot 1

GNI UK Ltd acting as reasonable and prudent gas transporter are committed to operating a safe, reliable and sustainability transmission and distribution network. GNI UK own and operate the high pressure natural gas South West Scotland Onshore System (SWSOS) which connects the upstream Great Britain (GB) National Transmission System (NTS) to the Republic of Ireland (RoI), Northern Ireland (NI) and Isle of Man systems via subsea interconnector pipelines. Brighouse Bay Compressor Station (BBCS) is a critical node located on the SWSOS consisting of six (6) gas turbine compressor units which ensure safe and secure onward transportation of natural gas to the RoI transmission system and Isle of Man offtake. Brighouse Bay electrical demand is served by two (2) 11kV / 400V transformer substations, two (2) low voltage (LV) electrical switchroom / motor control centres (MCC1 and MCC2) and one standby diesel generator. MCC1 is in operation since the station was first commissioned in 1993. MCC1 electrical assets consist of one (1) main distribution switchgear panel, three (3) motor control centres panels (MCC A, B, C), one (1) large general services and lighting distribution panel and one (1) power factor correction panel. The main distribution panel also incorporates transformer protection and standby generator controls. MCC1 serves as the primary power distribution hub for the Brighouse admin and control building, utility and services building, workshops, compressor halls and is critical for the reliable operation and continuous availability of three (3) turbine compressor units (Units A, B, C). GNI UK commissioned a site wide review of the Brighouse electrical installation in 2018. Findings from the study show MCC1 electrical equipment has reached end of useful life with some functional units now obsolete. The study also highlights constraints associated with operability and functionality of the current switchgear arrangement, circuity configuration, means of isolation, and working area / operational access. The study recommends to replace and upgrade all MCC1 equipment and install a new temporary transportable generator inlet connection / changeover panel. GNI UK now wish to procure the replacement of all associated MCC1 switchgear as detailed in the BBCS switchgear specification (Ref. 18074-20-SP-0001) The specification covers the design, manufacture, factory acceptance testing, storage, handling, delivery, site re-assembly, verification testing and pre-commissioning of LV power switchgear and control gear. Equipment to be supplied includes one (1) main distribution switchgear panel, three (3) motor control centre panels (MCC), one (1) general service distribution board, one (1) power factor correction panel, and one (1) transportable generator inlet / changeover panel.

Procurement Information

Fundamental to the successful delivery of goods or services is the economic operators ability to demonstrate the switchgear solution offered can be manufactured, delivered, reassembled and installed in accordance with BBCS switchgear specification (Ref. 18074-20-SP-0001) without the need to alter the basis of design, specification, extend or substantially reconstruct the existing building. Optimised design footprint and orientation for all switchgear assemblies is essential for installation, retermination of existing cables, future operation and maintenance due to the limited working area available. MCC1 supplies power to critical turbine compressor machinery which cannot be fully isolated for the duration of work therefore the switchgear offered must be designed and manufactured to allow for the equipment to be reassembled and installed in sequence over a phased construction period. Having conducted initial market consultation with a number of OEMs and licenced switchgear manufacturers followed by three (3) competitive procurement procedures between 2020 - 2022, Eaton Electrical Systems Limited Ireland have emerged as the only economic operator who have demonstrated capability to meet the requirements of the BBCS switchgear specification in full. Previous tender submissions and clarifications received from other tenderers failed to demonstrate or guarantee compliance with GNI UK requirements. All previous tenderers could not provide an optimised switchgear geometry tailored for site installation as per the layouts and orientation detailed in the specification. Some tender submissions did not offer withdrawable switchgear. Some tender submissions did not comply in full with internal arc fault criteria as specified.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033b40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011178-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£555,018 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20223 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
GNI (UK) LIMITED
Contact Name
Tender Admin
Contact Email
tenders@gasnetworks.ie
Contact Phone
+44 214239065

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKCUDBRIGHT
Postcode
DG6 4TR
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Dee and Glenkens
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EATON ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

EATON ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IRELAND

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