C326 Supply of 11kV Sectionalisers & Reclosers

NIE NETWORKS LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NIE Networks Limited focuses on the supply of 11kV Sectionalisers & Reclosers, classified under the industry category of parts of transformers, inductors, and static converters (CPV 31162000). This process emphasises a five-year framework for the supply of 33kV reclosures, with potential extension options spanning up to three additional years. The contract pertains to goods and is vital for the region UKN, Northern Ireland. Crossing crucial procurement stages, this process initially kicked off with a tender phase and has now moved into active contract and award stages. With contracts signed as of 11th June 2020, NIE Networks Limited is catering to growing demand and modest volume increases unforeseen at the initial contract award notice phase, prompting a forthcoming renewal procurement process.

The opportunity is valuable for businesses specialising in electrical infrastructure components, particularly in manufacturing and supplying advanced switchgear solutions. Companies like NOJA Power Switchgear Pty Ltd, who have already engaged as suppliers, set the benchmark for large-scale operations poised for collaboration. Firms known for producing insulating fittings and static converters could also align well with the outlined procurement requirements. Participation in such tenders not only enlarges market footprints but also enriches business portfolios by integrating into long-term strategic partnerships with a leading buyer in Northern Ireland's electricity network sector.

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Notice Title

C326 Supply of 11kV Sectionalisers & Reclosers

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Five year framework for the Supply of 33kV Reclosures with an option to extend up to a three year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ac64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041099-2026
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

31162000 - Parts of transformers, inductors and static converters

31650000 - Insulating fittings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,970,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20206 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
NIE NETWORKS LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED

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
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

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
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOJA POWER SWITCHGEAR

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