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Switchgear Retrofits

NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED

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01 Aug 2025 at 13:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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01 Aug 2025 at 12:35

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Switchgear Retrofits," is conducted by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited and involves the supply of various high-voltage switchgear parts and components for 11kV retrofits. The procurement process falls under the industry category of electrical apparatus, specifically concerned with parts of electric motors, generators, and transformers. The buying organisation, located in Belfast, United Kingdom, undertakes this procurement at the award stage, with the award process initiated on 1st August 2025. The contract is planned for completion between 2nd September 2025 and 31st August 2026. The procurement method used is a direct award, attributed to the necessity of purchasing from the original equipment manufacturer, Hawker Siddeley Switchgear Limited, ensuring compatibility for network asset replacement and development projects.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of electrical switchgear and related components, particularly those with experience in retrofitting and refurbishment of high-voltage systems. Suppliers like Hawker Siddeley Switchgear Limited, capable of providing specialised equipment under exclusive intellectual property and technical conditions, are well-suited to compete in this procurement. The process aligns with utility special regimes, focusing on asset renewal essential for sustained network performance, thus providing potential for businesses to engage in long-term partnerships with utility providers, driving business growth and establishing foothold in critical infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Switchgear Retrofits

Notice Description

Various HV switchgear parts and components inclusive of CTs, VTs, CBs, control cubicles and switchgear frames, for C4X 11kV retrofits

Procurement Information

Equipment required to extend and refurbish existing NIE Networks switchgear for asset replacement, network development and customer connection projects. Equipment is required to be purchased from HAWKER SIDDELEY SWITCHGEAR LIMITED as they are the OEM.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045271-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31160000 - Parts of electric motors, generators and transformers

31210000 - Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,957,596 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Electoral Ward
Westminster Constituency

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAWKER SIDDELEY SWITCHGEAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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