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Framework Agreements relating to provision of maintenance services by Original Equipment Manufacturer

NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC

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15 Dec 2022 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The National Grid Electricity Transmission PLC has awarded Framework Agreements for the provision of maintenance services by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) related to substation equipment. The agreements, awarded without a prior call for competition, cover design, engineering, construction, and commissioning services, with a total estimated value per framework ranging from £38,000,000 to £45,000,000 over the potential term. The contracts have an initial five-year term, extendable for up to three additional years.

This tender opportunity by National Grid offers business growth prospects for OEMs specializing in the maintenance and support of substation equipment. Companies proficient in design, engineering, and related services in the electricity industry would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method employed is a limited Award procedure without prior publication, emphasizing the exclusive nature of services provided by the OEMs due to intellectual property rights and lack of reasonable alternatives.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreements relating to provision of maintenance services by Original Equipment Manufacturer

Notice Description

Framework Agreements awarded pursuant to Regulation 50(1)(c)(iii) UCR 2016 to Original Equipment Manufacturers ("OEMs") in respect of support and/or delivery of substation interventions to the OEMs' equipment. The services can only be carried out by the OEMs due to protection of exclusive rights (IP rights) and no reasonable alternative exists as National Grid does not own the IP rights to commission services from third parties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

National Grid has entered into framework agreements with UK Grid Solutions, Siemens Energy Limited and Hitachi Energy Limited to enable any member of the National Grid Group to procure the design, engineering, manufacture, supply, project management, construction, erection and commissioning in respect of the OEMs' equipment. This shall include the support and/or delivery of substation interventions on the OEMs' equipment and any other business related requirements it may request from time to time and the OEMs have agreed to carry out these works and services on a non-exclusive basis upon any member of the National Grid Group placing a Call Off Order in accordance with the Framework Agreements. The awards have been made without prior call for competition in accordance with Regulation 50(1)(c)(iii) on account of the fact that the services can only be carried out by the OEMs due to protection of exclusive rights (IP rights) and no reasonable alternative exists as National Grid does not own the IP rights to commission services from third parties. National Grid cannot simply replace the equipment rather than repair it and the scope of the frameworks is the minimum necessary to protect the OEMs' IP rights. The frameworks each have an initial five-year term which may be extended by one of more additional period of 1-year up to a maximum of 3 additional years following the end of the initial term. Please note that the total value figure included in Sections II.1.7 and V.2.4 is an estimate only in respect of the total three frameworks and the estimated value of the frameworks is expected to be a range of PS38,000,000 - PS45,000,000 per framework over the full potential term of the frameworks (including extensions). Please note, however, that the framework is intended to cover all potential services required over the full course of each framework and this figure is National Grid's best estimate based on current information and is not intended to be a cap or maximum figure which cannot be exceeded.

Options: 1.1 The Term may be extended by one or more additional period of 1 (one) year (each being an "Extension Period") at the sole option of the Framework Client (but not at the sole option of any other National Grid Group member) up to a maximum of 3 (three) additional years by service of a written notice on the Contractor provided that such a notice of extension shall be given by the Framework Client no later than 3 (three) months prior to the end of the initial 5 (five) year Term (or 3 (three) months prior to the expiry of each such Extension Period as the case may be). In the event of such Extension Period the same terms of this Agreement shall apply.

Procurement Information

The awards have been made without prior call for competition in accordance with Regulation 50(1)(c)(iii) on account of the fact that the services can only be carried out by the OEMs due to protection of exclusive rights (IP rights) and no reasonable alternative exists as National Grid does not own the IP rights to commission services from third parties. National Grid cannot simply replace the equipment rather than repair it and the scope of the frameworks is the minimum necessary to protect the OEMs' IP rights.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038dbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035501-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31682540 - Substation equipment

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 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
NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
box.gp.ukbuyernget@nationalgrid.com
Contact Phone
+44 7976989186

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 5EH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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