---
title: "CA275 (2021) 11kV Distribution STATCOM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bab4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED"
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# CA275 (2021) 11kV Distribution STATCOM

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bab4

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## Summary

The tender titled "CA275 (2021) 11kV Distribution STATCOM" has been initiated by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited, based in Belfast, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on medium-voltage equipment. It is in the Award stage, with the contract for the supply and delivery of a pole-mounted STATCOM having been signed on 27th May 2021. The procurement process was conducted through a selective negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, designed to appoint one economic operator for the framework agreement.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of electrical equipment and systems, particularly those that manufacture or provide medium-voltage solutions. Companies with experience in voltage control systems, similar technical capabilities, or existing relationships with electricity networks would be well-positioned to compete. The successful contractor, American Superconductor Corporation, exemplifies the kind of supplier that can thrive in this market, thus paving the way for other businesses to explore similar contracts and expand their operations in the electricity sector.

## Notice

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd (NIE Networks) has a requirement for the supply and delivery of a pole mounted STATCOM for use on NIE Networks' 11kV Distribution Network, including power supply, control and communications equipment. The manufacturer will be responsible for providing: * Suitable protection of the STATCOM, using ENA assessed relays; * Sufficient spares; and * Any cable and connections necessary to connect the STATCOM. There will be one Economic Operator appointed onto the framework agreement. This will be awarded to the highest ranked most economically advantageous tenderer.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd (NIE Networks) has a requirement for the supply and delivery of a pole mounted STATCOM for use on NIE Networks' 11kV Distribution Network, including power supply, control and communication equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013123-2021 |
| 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 | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 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 LIMITED |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMERICAN SUPERCONDUCTOR CORPORATION (AMSC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31161900 - Voltage-control systems
- 31682300 - Medium-voltage equipment

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013123-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nienetworks.co.uk
- https://e-sorucingni.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:536629-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

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