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B923 (2025) High Voltage Equipment Painting and associated minor Fabrication Repairs

NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2025 at 14:18

Tender

05 Nov 2024 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "B923 (2025) High Voltage Equipment Painting and associated minor Fabrication Repairs" project was initiated by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited. The procurement falls under the "Repair and maintenance services" category and is located in Northern Ireland. The process used a selective procurement method with a negotiated procedure and prior competition call. The framework agreement was established for services related to preparing and painting high voltage and non-electrical equipment, minor fabrication, and associated repairs. The agreement covered a five-year period with an optional three-year extension. This contract was awarded on 27th May 2025 to EMAS Protective Coatings, with a contract value of £3,150,000 GBP. The procurement stage is currently complete, having successfully transitioned from tender to award stage.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in high voltage equipment painting and minor fabrication services, particularly those familiar with working around electrical infrastructures. Companies that provide repair and maintenance services within the UK, and have experience with framework agreements and subcontracting, would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The awarded contract values indicate that such projects can contribute significantly to business growth and expand a company’s portfolio in the maintenance of energy infrastructure. Additionally, as the framework allows for subcontracting of certain elements, SMEs and other businesses have pathways to collaborate and participate in future components of the agreement.

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Notice Title

B923 (2025) High Voltage Equipment Painting and associated minor Fabrication Repairs

Notice Description

NIE Networks wishes to enter into a Framework Agreement with one suitably qualified and experienced organisation to provide plant painting services. The service provider will provide a primary point of contact for NIE Networks. The Framework Agreement will comprise the following service areas: - * Preparation and painting of high voltage electrical equipment during outages * Preparation and painting of high voltage electrical equipment within our Silverwood Plant Preparation and painting on non-electrical equipment (to include wooden doors, metal kiosks, fencing, substation kiosks and buildings floors, walls and ceilings). * Site accommodation and welfare units painting and repairs * Removal of graffiti Minor metal fabrication and associated repairs prior to painting * Repairs to 11Kv/6.6 Kv Substation ESI Kiosks both Metal and Fiberglass

Lot Information

Lot 1

NIE Networks wishes to enter into a Framework Agreement with one suitably qualified and experienced organisation to provide plant painting services. The service provider will provide a primary point of contact for NIE Networks. The Framework Agreement will comprise the following service areas: - * Preparation and painting of high voltage electrical equipment during outages * Preparation and painting of high voltage electrical equipment within our Silverwood Plant Workshop * Preparation and painting on non-electrical equipment (to include wooden doors, metal kiosks, fencing, substation kiosks and buildings floors, walls and ceilings). * Site accommodation and welfare units painting and repairs * Removal of graffiti * Minor metal fabrication and associated repairs prior to painting * Repairs to 11Kv/6.6 Kv Substation ESI Kiosks both Metal and Fiberglass The Framework agreement covers the treating and painting of external surfaces to prolong the lifecycle of the plant and equipment on the network. The preparation and painting of electrical equipment and ancillary works shall be carried out at various locations throughout Northern Ireland. The framework agreement will be established for a period of 5 years with an option (exercisable entirely at NIE Networks discretion) to extend for three further years (8 years in total). Estimated annual volumes for the 8-year Framework are factored into the Pricing Schedule.

Options: The Framework Agreement period is 5 (five) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreement for up to three additional 3 (three) year extension periods. Potential total Framework Agreement duration of 8 (eight) years.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement period is 5 (five) years with the option, exercisable exclusively by NIE Networks, to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a further 3 (three) years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b3f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031305-2025
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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45442120 - Painting and protective-coating work of structures

45442121 - Painting work of structures

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,150,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,150,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,150,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
96 months

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED
Contact Name
Charlotte Mercier
Contact Email
charlotte.mercier@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

EMAS PROTECTIVE COATINGS

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