Award

C348 - Supply of 300kV Current Transformers

NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED

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11 Mar 2024 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited has awarded a contract for the supply of 300kV Current Transformers. The procurement process involved a tender for the supply of these items for NIE Networks' distribution and transmission network. The contract, valued at £2,560,000 in GBP, was signed on January 8, 2019, and has a duration of 2520 days. The supplier for this contract is Pfiffner Instrument Transformers Ltd based in Switzerland. The tender was classified under "Transformers" with the main procurement category being goods.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of high-voltage current transformers to engage with the Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited. Companies with experience in manufacturing and supplying electrical equipment, especially transformers, may find this tender suitable for their expertise. The contracting process was initiated through a competitive tendering procedure, showcasing potential for further business growth through future procurement opportunities in the electrical industry sector. Interested businesses should monitor further updates on the forthcoming procurement process scheduled to begin in 2024.

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Notice Title

C348 - Supply of 300kV Current Transformers

Notice Description

Lot Information

C348 - Supply of 300kV Current Transformers

The supply of 300kV Current Transformers for NIE Networks' distribution and transmission network for a period of 5 years subject to satisfactory performance review, with an option, entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity, to extend for the period by a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044765
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007734-2024
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

31170000 - Transformers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,560,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20197 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

PFIFFNER INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS

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