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C345 - Supply of 33kV Switchboards

NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited, acting as the buying organisation for the tender titled "C345 - Supply of 33kV Switchboards." This process falls under the goods category in the industry of medium-voltage switchboards, specifically for use within Northern Ireland. The procurement process is currently in the contract update stage, having reached its most recent award update on December 8, 2023. The framework contract covers a five-year period, with an option for a two-year extension, indicating the continuing need for high-quality, reliable supply of 33kV switchboards to meet both internal and customer demands. Siemens PLC is the current supplier engaged in delivering the required switchgear to maintain operational efficiency across the NIE Networks distribution system. The procurement method uses a tendering process that follows the legal basis established by the EU directives.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of medium-voltage switchgear, particularly those capable of supplying advanced, reliable products that can meet evolving standards, such as non-SF6 33kV Switchboards, set to be included in the future procurement process commencing in 2024. Large and well-established electrical equipment manufacturers, particularly those experienced in long-term framework contracts and rapid response to unforeseen demand increases, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Moreover, companies aiming to establish or expand their presence in Northern Ireland's energy sector could benefit from the strategic partnerships and stable demand associated with working with a principal energy utility like Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited.

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Notice Title

C345 - Supply of 33kV Switchboards

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of 33kV metal-enclosed, indoor switchgear for use on NIE Networks distribution system. This framework contract is for five years with an option for a two year extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0422b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054236-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31214520 - Medium-voltage switchboards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,320,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED
Contact Name
Ruadhrai O'Kane
Contact Email
ruadhrai.okane@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIEMENS

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