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C368 (2020) Supply of Earthing and Auxiliary Transformers

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited focuses on the supply of earthing and auxiliary transformers for its transmission network. This tender, titled "C368 (2020) Supply of Earthing and Auxiliary Transformers," is classified under the "Transformers" industry category with a CPV code of 31170000, and is located in Northern Ireland. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, with the contract active as of 2020. This contract, with a significant value of £2.98 million, is set for a five-year period, with a possible extension of up to three additional years subject to performance reviews. The contract reflects an increased scope due to unforeseen volume demands. The primary contractor, IST Power Ltd, is tasked with fulfilling the supply requirements within the specified duration.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in electrical transformers and related technologies, particularly those with the capability to scale operations to meet increased demands. Companies with a strong track record in supplying similar goods could find substantial growth opportunities by engaging in this procurement process. The flexibility of extending the contract up to three additional years further enhances potential business stability and growth. SMEs like IST Power Ltd are already benefiting, highlighting the tender's accessibility to smaller, yet capable, firms. This procurement aligns well with businesses aiming to expand their footprint within Northern Ireland's utility infrastructure sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C368 (2020) Supply of Earthing and Auxiliary Transformers

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of earthing and auxiliary transformers for the NIE Networks transmission network for a period of 5 years subject to satisfactory performance review, with an option, entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity, to extend up to a 3-year period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0594d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054246-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31170000 - Transformers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,980,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 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

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
Not specified
Postcode Area
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
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IST Power Ltd

Further Information

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