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T321 2023 Ballylumford 110kV GIS Switchboard

NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2025 at 15:06

Tender

08 Nov 2023 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited is actively seeking tenders for the design, engineering, procurement, delivery, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of a new 110kV GIS substation at Ballylumford, Northern Ireland. This procurement falls under the substation construction work category within the electricity industry, and it is to replace outdated switchgear from 1966 to ensure reliable operation and support the Northern Ireland Transmission Grid. The tender process commenced on 8 November 2023 and includes key dates such as the tender period ending on 20 December 2023 and the invitation to the second stage beginning on 14 February 2024. The procurement method specified is a selective, negotiated procedure with prior call for competition.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in heavy electrical engineering, substation construction, and high-voltage installation work. The project’s significant budget of £35.5 million is indicative of the scope and importance of the works required. Companies with expertise in switchgear manufacturing, high-voltage cable installation, and the construction of substations and related civil works would be well-positioned to compete for this lucrative contract. Successful completion of this project could lead to further opportunities within the Northern Ireland Electricity Networks and similar organisations.

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Notice Title

T321 2023 Ballylumford 110kV GIS Switchboard

Notice Description

Ballylumford Substation is a critical transmission node on the network enabling access for conventional generation and the Moyle Interconnector to the Northern Ireland Transmission Grid. The 110kV indoor AIS switchgear located at Ballylumford was manufactured in 1966 and has been highlighted for replacement based on asset condition. This procurement was for design, engineering, procurement, delivery, construction, installation, testing and commissioning of a new 110Kv GIS substation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement was for design, engineering, procurement, delivery, construction, installation, testing and commissioning of a new 110Kv GIS substation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0416e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012081-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31214000 - Switchgear

31214500 - Electric switchboards

31214510 - Distribution switchboards

31321300 - High-voltage cable

32541000 - Switchboard equipment

45232220 - Substation construction work

45314120 - Installation of switchboards

45315400 - High voltage installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£35,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED
Contact Name
Angela Hutton
Contact Email
angela.hutton@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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