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Supply and installation of Non-SF6 Indoor 11/6.6kV Retro-Fit Circuit Breakers

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

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Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited has completed the procurement process for the supply and installation of Non-SF6 Indoor 11/6.6kV Retro-Fit Circuit Breakers, classified under the industry category of electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits. This contract, valued at £1,094,000 GBP, covers goods procurement and was awarded through a limited procurement method due to the absence of competition for technical reasons and extreme urgency. The procurement stage is complete, and the contracted work will be implemented in Northern Ireland.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical apparatus and circuit protection solutions, especially those with expertise in retro-fitting circuit breakers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a proven track record in supplying similar electrical equipment and services may find this tender particularly suitable, given the direct award without prior publication of a call for competition. The awarded supplier, RPS Switchgear Ltd, showcases the calibre of business well-suited to such contracts, providing a benchmark for others in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and installation of Non-SF6 Indoor 11/6.6kV Retro-Fit Circuit Breakers

Notice Description

Award of supply and installation of Non-SF6 Indoor 11/6.6kV Retro-Fit Circuit Breakers and as associated under a Direct Award

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of supply and installation of Non-SF6 Indoor 11/6.6kV Retro-Fit Circuit Breakers and as associated under a Direct Award. Additional information: In order to maintain existing operations in respect of the existing equipment which the manufacturer is required to complete, a competitive procurement exercise to source this application from another vendor is not possible as no other vendor is available.

Procurement Information

In order to maintain existing operations in respect of the existing equipment which the manufacturer is required to complete, a competitive procurement exercise to source this application from another vendor is not possible as no other vendor is available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e1e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009378-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31210000 - Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,094,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years 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 Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST,
Postcode
BT9 5HT
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RPS Switchgear Ltd

Further Information

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