Planning

Voltage Detector Project

NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED

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Planning

06 Sep 2023 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited, as the buying organisation, has initiated a planned procurement process for the Voltage Detector Project. The project involves the provision of a device to discriminate between High Voltage and Low Voltage Paper Insulated Lead Covered (PILC) underground cables. NIE Networks is looking for suppliers with relevant products or specialist knowledge to participate in an online supplier meeting on 12th October 2023. The closing date to register interest for the briefing session is 28th September 2023.

This tender by NIE Networks presents an opportunity for businesses in the goods sector, particularly those with expertise in circuit testers and electronic detection apparatus. Companies with experience in voltage detection, electronics design, and mechanical design would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The upcoming online supplier meeting offers a platform for vendors to engage with NIE Networks, providing feedback on technical options and potentially influencing the procurement strategy.

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Notice Title

Voltage Detector Project

Notice Description

NIE Networks is the electricity Distribution Network Operator(DNO) and transmission network owner in Northern Ireland. NIE Networks have a requirement for the provision of a Voltage discrimination device capable of distinguishing between High Voltage and Low Voltage Paper Insulated Lead Covered (PILC) underground cables. The device must clearly identify to the operator that the cable to be worked is live at Low Voltage or is live at High Voltage or indication that identification of voltage is not possible. It is preferable that this is achieved without opening any part of the cable. NIE Networks' underground cable network where the voltage discrimination is required operates between 240V and 11,000V. The voltage discrimination by the device must be able to be carried out at the point in which the cable is to be worked on. The device must be capable of determining the voltage of the PILC cable at that point of work. NIE Networks would like to invite vendors with relevant products or specialist knowledge to participate in an online supplier meeting on 12th October 2023 relating to these requirements. At this session NIE Networks will outline an overview of the requirements, gain feedback on particular elements from the audience and consider various technical options. The feedback gained may be used to add to the procurement strategy. Suppliers should register their interest via eSourcingNI by Thursday 28th September providing the name(s) of who will attend. NIE Networks may shortlist attendees on the basis of direct relevant experience. Please note a separate Call for Competition in form of a FTS Contract Notice will be published on eSourcingNI. Any interested parties will still be required to apply separately when launched & expressing an interest in the market engagement shall in no way be accepted as registering an interest. Additionally, expressing an interest in the market engagement will not be a prerequisite in relation to the future tender competition. Please note this is not a Call for Competition. NIE Networks will be restricting the number of attendees to no more than two (2) representatives from your organisation who can attend the session. Project C407 (2023) has been created on eSourcingNI where parties can register their interest to attend the session.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NIE Networks have a requirement for the provision of a device capable of discriminating between High Voltage and Low Voltage Paper Insulated Lead Covered (PILC)underground cables and providing indication the status of the cable to be either Live at Low Voltage, Live at High Voltage or indication that identification is not possible. Key functional requirement areas may include, for example: * Voltage detection * Electronics design * Mechanical design The procurement of the Voltage Detection Tool may be launched under a separate process. Please note a separate Call for Competition in form of Contract Notice will be published on eSourcingNI. Any interested parties will still be required to apply separately when launched & expressing an interest in the market engagement shall in no way be accepted as registering an interest. Additionally, expressing an interest in the market engagement will not be a prerequisite in relation to the future tender competition. Please note this is not a Call for Competition. In order to maintain a suitable list of suppliers please also provide a short description of your experience in this area. NIE Networks may shortlist attendees of the basis of direct relevant experience only. In addition in the event of the required being oversubscribed NIE Networks may restrict the total number of attendees to the first 10 suppliers who demonstrate direct relevant experience Additional information: Project C407 (2023) has been created on eSourcingNI; where parties can register their interest to attend the session. The ONLY way to register is via the secure messaging function in the project, by providing no more than two names of representatives from your organisation who will attend and a brief description of your organisations direct relevant experience.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03fa55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026284-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31212200 - Circuit testers

31642000 - Electronic detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
betty.robinson@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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