Tender

C373 (2023) Supply of Synthetic Ester Fluid for Transformers

NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LTD

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Tender

06 Apr 2023 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd, a contracting authority, has initiated a tender process titled "C373 (2023) Supply of Synthetic Ester Fluid for Transformers" in the petroleum, coal, and oil products industry category. The procurement involves the award of a framework agreement for the supply and delivery of synthetic ester insulating fluid for retrofitting existing transformers. The location is specified as Northern Ireland. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract value of £760,000. The tender deadline for submissions is May 12, 2023, with a second-stage invitation date set for June 27, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to be awarded a framework agreement for the supply of synthetic ester fluid for transformers. Companies specializing in electrical insulating oils and technical services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contracting entity, Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd, has outlined submission criteria and a contractual period of potentially up to five years, allowing for continuity and growth for successful economic operators. The procurement method entails a selective process, providing a structured approach for interested suppliers to engage with the contracting authority in a negotiated procedure with prior competition.

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Notice Title

C373 (2023) Supply of Synthetic Ester Fluid for Transformers

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award a framework agreement for the supply and delivery of synthetic ester insulating fluid to facilitate retro-filling of existing free-breathing transformers on the 11 & 6.6 kV network. The transformers range in size from 200 kVA to 1000 kVA with a fluid requirement by weight of 400 to 800kgs. The transformers will be drained of the existing mineral insulating oil and refilled on site with synthetic ester insulating fluid, as required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award a framework agreement for the supply and delivery of synthetic ester insulating fluid to facilitate retro-filling of existing free-breathing transformers on the 11 & 6.6 kV network. The transformers range in size from 200 kVA to 1000 kVA with a fluid requirement by weight of 400 to 800kgs. The transformers will be drained of the existing mineral insulating oil and refilled on site with synthetic ester insulating fluid, as required.

Options: The Contracting Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint an Economic Operator to enter into a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Synthetic Ester Fluid for Transformers. The Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) 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 two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five (5) years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03bd73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010227-2023
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

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09200000 - Petroleum, coal and oil products

09211640 - Electrical insulating oils

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£760,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£760,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 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
NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LTD
Contact Name
Noreen Magowan
Contact Email
noreen.magowan@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

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