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title: "C123 (2021) Supply of Air Break Switch Disconnectors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ac81"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS"
published: "2021-04-30"
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# C123 (2021) Supply of Air Break Switch Disconnectors

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ac81

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## Summary

The procurement process, undertaken by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks, focuses on the supply of Air Break Switch Disconnectors and falls under the goods sector within the electricity industry. The tender, titled "C123 (2021) Supply of Air Break Switch Disconnectors," is currently in the award stage, following the completion of a selective procurement method defined as a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. Key details include a framework agreement with a duration of five years, extendable by up to three additional years, catering specifically to the delivery locations in Northern Ireland. The contract was signed on 28 March 2021, with the procurement process officially closing on 30 April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in manufacturing electric components or related services. Companies that specialise in the production and supply of electrical equipment, particularly switch disconnectors, will find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively for the framework agreements established by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks. The long-term nature of the contracts also allows for stability and sustained growth for successful bidders in the competitive energy market.

## Notice

The contracting entity intends to establish a framework arrangement under which it shall appoint economic operators to enter into separate framework agreements in respect of the Supply of Air Break Switch Disconnectors. Framework agreements awarded will be for a period of five (5) years, subject to satisfactory performance review, with an option, entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

### Lot Information

Supply of Air Break Switch Disconnectors - Overhead Lines

The contracting entity intends to establish a framework arrangement under which it shall appoint an economic operator to enter into a framework agreement in respect of the Supply of Air Break Switch Disconnectors - Overhead Lines. The framework agreement will be for a period of five (5) years, subject to satisfactory performance review, with an option, entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

Options: The framework agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

Supply of Air Break Switch Disconnectors - Substations

The contracting entity intends to establish a framework arrangement under which it shall appoint an economic operator to enter into a framework agreement in respect of the Supply of Air Break Switch Disconnectors - Substations. The framework agreement will be for a period of five (5) years, subject to satisfactory performance review, with an option, entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

Options: The framework agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009488-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS |
| Locality | BELFAST, |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT9 5HT |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CLYDESDALE; MORRIS LINE ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31214200 - Switch disconnector

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2021 at 21:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009488-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:521169-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.nienetworks.co.uk

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