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C396 (2025) SUPPLY OF SUMP PUMPS

NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of sump pumps, specifically submersible ground water sump pumps and oil separating sump pumps compliant with SCADA systems for high voltage switch house basements and oil containment systems. This procurement falls under the goods category and involves a competitive flexible procedure, above the threshold, and covered by GPA, with a selective procurement method type. The process is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations, and the key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 4th July 2025 and an award end date on 1st November 2025. The procurement will be conducted electronically, using English, with enquiries accepted until 27th June 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in manufacturing and delivering technical equipment such as pumps and compressors. The framework agreement spans five years, with a possibility of extension for up to three more years, exclusively determined by NIE Networks. Businesses accomplished in electric and water pumps, as well as those proficient in compliance with British Standards for oil separator units, stand well-suited to compete. The procurement is structured to ensure a balance of quality and competitive pricing, with clear award criteria favouring businesses that can consistently provide high-quality products at competitive prices.

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Notice Title

C396 (2025) SUPPLY OF SUMP PUMPS

Notice Description

NIE Networks wishes to establish a Framework Agreement and appoint supplier(s) for the supply and delivery of submersible group water sumps pumps complete with control panels and compliant with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) for use in High Voltage switch house basements. In addition to these will be the need for oil separator units capable of class 1 discharge standard as per BS EN 858 with submersible sump pump complete with control panels compliant with SCADA. These are to be used in transformer and generator oil containment systems.

Lot Information

Submersible Ground Water Sump Pumps

Supplied submersible ground water sump pumps must meet with the specification document 211-022 Appendix F - Technical Specification.

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

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

Submersible Ground Water Sump Pump with Oil Separating (Class 1)

Supplied oil separating class 1 submersible ground water sump pumps must meet with the specification document 211-022 Appendix F - Technical Specification.

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

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0543a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030333-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31681200 - Electric pumps

42120000 - Pumps and compressors

42122000 - Pumps

42122100 - Pumps for liquids

42122130 - Water pumps

43134100 - Submersible pumps

45252210 - Water purification plant construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,098,016 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,098,016 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2032-11-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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

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