---
title: "C157"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d7b1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED"
published: "2021-08-20"
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# C157

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d7b1

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## Summary

The procurement process has been initiated by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited for the supply of 11kV Switchgear, classified under goods and specifically in the switchgear industry category. The status of the tender is complete as of 20 August 2021, and it follows a selective procurement method involving a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. Key details include a framework agreement set to last for five years, with the opportunity for a three-year extension at the contracting authority's discretion. The tender includes various lots related to the provision of switchboards across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacturing and supply of electrical equipment, specifically those that specialise in switchgear and power distribution systems. Companies that demonstrate strong quality assurance and competitive pricing will be well-positioned to secure contracts, given that the award criteria heavily favour quality at 70% versus price at 30%. With the potential for a long-term relationship through the framework agreement, businesses that can meet the performance review requirements will find an excellent avenue for growth in this sector.

## Notice

The Supply of 11kV Switchboards for the NIE Networks distribution network for a period of five years subject to satisfactory performance review, with an option, entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity, to extend for up to a further three year period. Eight years in total. The pricing are estimates of the requirements needed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supply of 11kV Switchboards (Fixed) for the NIE Networks distribution network for a period of five years subject to satisfactory performance review, with an option, entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity, to extend for up to a further three year period. Eight years in total. The pricing are estimates of the requirements needed.

Options: The framework agreement will be for a period of five 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 three years, with a total potential duration of eight years.

Lot 2

The Supply of 11kV Switchboards (Withdrawable) for the NIE Networks distribution network for a period of five years subject to satisfactory performance review, with an option, entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity, to extend for up to a further three year period. Eight years in total. The pricing are estimates of the requirements needed.

Options: The framework agreement will be for a period of five 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 three years, with a total potential duration of eight years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020546-2021 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 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 | £2,890,700 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | TAMCO SWITCHGEAR (MALAYSIA; TAMCO SWITCHGEAR (MALYASIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31214000 - Switchgear

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020546-2021

## Notice URLs

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

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