Notice Information
Notice Title
Cable Jointing Services, Replacement of Compound Filled Service Cut-outs and Loop Service Replacement
Notice Description
The S1133 (2024) contract will facilitate NIE Networks' internal work requirements associated with the provision of Cable Jointing Services, Replacement of Compound Filled Service Cut-outs and Loop Service Replacement. This contract comprised of 3 Lots. Potential suppliers had the opportunity to submit bids for each of the Lots.
Lot Information
Lot 1- Cable Jointing Services
* Cable Jointing Services (33kV, 11kV, LV mains and LV service) associated with: a) Provision of New Customer Connections b) Fault and Emergency Response (including provision of resources on a standby rota) c) Asset Installation / Replacement / Upgrade Works * Installation of steel work and cleating for supporting cables * Working at Heights (involving competent utilisation of Mobile Elevated Working Platforms, scaffold/platforms and ladders) * Working in cable basements, cable culverts or other restricted work spaces * Recording of NIE Networks Asset Information
Options: The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award Framework Agreements for a period of four (4) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to 2 further 24 month periods (8 years in total).
Renewal: The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award Framework Agreements for a period of four (4) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to 2 further 24 month periods (8 years in total).
Lot 2- Replacement of Compound Filled Service Cut-outsThe Framework Agreement will comprise the following service areas:- * Turnkey approach to replacement of identified iron-clad and Bakelite compound filled service cut-outs * Liaise with NIE Networks Contract Manager to ascertain work locations * Manage all customer information in line with latest Data Protection Legislation * Customer management including agreeing work programme at each customer property * Job planning including creating a Field File detailing the agreed works to be carried out at each property for all complex changes * The materials used for the delivery of this contract shall be via free issue from NIE Networks' local store against allocated Internal Order No. (Only NIE Networks' approved materials can be used, in line with LV Jointing Manual). * Carry out all required civil work activities (if required) at each customer property * Refit meter, reterminate tails and if necessary replace meter tails * Carry out all excavation and reinstatement work activities (if required) at each customer property * Carry out all excavation and reinstatement in public property in line with relevant Street Works legislation * Carry out all building work activities (if required) at each customer property * Carry out all electrical work activities (if required) at each customer property * Carry out all cable jointing activities on Paper Insulated Lead Covered (PILC) and Plastic design cables as agreed at each customer property. These works must comply with the relevant sections of NIE Networks LV jointing Manual including working 'Live'. * Have relevant knowledge and experience to report defects on the network and be able to make the correct decisions on how each situation is managed to ensure a safe environment is maintained at all times. * Develop and update database to provide traceability for all work locations * Photographic evidence of the asset before, during and after works completed, with a hyperlink to the database * Report back to NIE Networks Contract Manager on a monthly basis * Carry out joint inspections of on-going works as requested by the NIE Networks Contract Manager * Manage and return customer information in line with current Data Protection Legislation as requested by the NIE Networks Contract Manager * The above list is not exhaustive.
Options: The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award Framework Agreements for a period of four (4) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to 2 further 24 month periods (8 years in total).
Renewal: The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award Framework Agreements for a period of four (4) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to 2 further 24 month periods (8 years in total).
Lot 3- Loop Service ReplacementThe Framework Agreement will comprise the following service areas:- * Turnkey approach to replacement of identified Looped Services * Liaise with NIE Networks Contracts Manager to ascertain work locations * Manage all customer information in line with latest Data Protection Legislation * Customer management including agreeing work programme at each customer property * Job planning including creating a Field File detailing the agreed works to be carried out at each property * The materials used for the delivery of this contract shall be via free issue from NIE Networks' local store against allocated Internal Order No. (Only NIE Networks' approved materials can be used, in line with LV Jointing Manual). * Carry out all required civil work activities (if required) at each customer property * Carry out all excavation and reinstatement work activities (if required) at each customer property * Carry out all excavation and reinstatement in public property in line with relevant Street Works legislation * Carry out all building work activities (if required) at each customer property * Carry out all electrical work activities (if required) at each customer property * Carry out all cable jointing activities on Paper Insulated Lead Covered (PILC) and Plastic design cables as agreed at each customer property. These works must comply with the relevant sections of NIE Networks LV jointing Manual including working 'Live'. * Have relevant knowledge and experience to report defects on the network and be able to make the correct decisions on how each situation is managed to ensure a safe environment is maintained at all times. * Complete customer feedback survey as part of the works at all locations * Develop and update database to provide traceability for all work locations * Photographic evidence of the asset before and after works, with a hyperlink to the database * Report back to NIE Networks Contracts Manager on a monthly basis * Carry out joint inspections of on-going works as requested by the NIE Networks Contract Manager * Manage and return customer information in line with current Data Protection Legislation as requested by the NIE Networks Contract Manager
Options: The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award Framework Agreements for a period of four (4) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to 2 further 24 month periods (8 years in total).
Renewal: The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award Framework Agreements for a period of four (4) years, with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the contract for up to 2 further 24 month periods (8 years in total).
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-045441
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030553-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
45 - Construction work
51 - Installation services (except software)
-
- CPV Codes
31311000 - Mains connections
45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines
51000000 - Installation services (except software)
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £65,700,000 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 6 Jun 202511 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 23 May 2024Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 4 Jun 202511 months ago
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Cancelled
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LTD
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
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