Tender

Global Tender for National Grid Power Transformers

NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED

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Tender

16 Dec 2022 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The National Grid is seeking suppliers for a global tender to provide power transformers for various networks in the UK and US. The procurement stage is active, with a closing date for tender submissions on January 13, 2023. This opportunity falls under the goods category, with a total contract value of £440,000,000 GBP.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing, testing, delivery, and installation of power transformers. Companies specializing in high voltage transformers, shunt reactors, and other related equipment are well-suited to compete. The procurement process involves selective methods with a framework agreement allowing for a maximum of 999 participants, creating a competitive yet lucrative business environment.

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Notice Title

Global Tender for National Grid Power Transformers

Notice Description

5 frameworks for the supply and/or installation and/or commissioning of power transformers for National Grid comprising: - UK electricity transmission networks across England and Wales - UK electricity distribution networks across the East Midlands, West Midlands, Wales and South West of England - US electricity transmission and distribution across New York State and New England. Lots 1, 2 , 3 and 4 will be awarded as individual framework agreements, and lots 5 - 7 under one framework agreement.

Lot Information

UK High Voltage Transmission Transformers and Shunt Reactors

The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of one or multiple of the following: 400kV (BIL 1425kV) - Transformers to 1100MVA - Shunt Reactors to 200MVAr 275kv (BIL 1050kV) - Transformers to 240MVA - Shunt Reactors to 100MVAr

Renewal: At the end of the initial 60 month period, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.

UK Medium Voltage: Tertiary Connected Transformers

The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of: Tertiary Transformers : 33kV (BIL 170kV) to 60MVA including physical short circuit testing without concession to IEC specification

Renewal: At the end of the initial 60 month term, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.

UK Distribution Bulk Supply Transformers

The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of bulk supply transformers: 132kV (BIL 650kV) upto 90MVA

Renewal: At the end of the initial 60 month term, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.

UK Distribution Primary Transformers

The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of UK Primary Transformers: 66kV & 33kV CER - 66kV (BIL 325kV) upto 40MVA - 33kV (BIL 170kV) upto 40MVA 33kV CMR (5MVA) - 33kV (BIL (170kV) 5MVA upratable to 6.25MVA

Renewal: At the end initial 60 month term, options for extending for a maximum period of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.

US High Voltage Primary Transformers UVDB Code 1.07.2700 (less than 10 MVA)

The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of US High Voltage power Transformers rated 230kV and above: * Large power transformers with 268.8/358/448 (AUTO) MVA size * Large power transformers with 330/440/550 MVA size

Renewal: At the end of the initial 60 month term, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.

Options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.

The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of US Medium Voltage Transformers rated 65kV - 115kV, 15 MVA base - 100 MVA : * MV Tx 24/32/40 MVA * MV Tx 30/40/50 MVA * MV Tx 33/44/55 MVA

Renewal: At the end of the initial 60 month term, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.

Lot 7 US Low Voltage (less than 10MVA) Transformers

The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of Low Voltage Power Transformers rated below 69kV 15MVA base: * Small Tx 3.75/4.687 MVA * Small Tx 7.5/9.375 MVA * Small Tx 10/12.5 MVA * Small Tx 12/16/20 MVA

Renewal: At the end of the initial 60 month period, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03921c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035733-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31170000 - Transformers

31174000 - Power supply transformers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NATIONAL GRID USA SERVICE COMPANY, INC

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
box.gp.ukbuyer@nationalgrid.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

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

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