--- title: "Ballylumford 110kV GIS Substation Switchboard" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ec1e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ec1e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ec1e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ec1e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED" published: "2021-11-18" --- # Ballylumford 110kV GIS Substation Switchboard Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ec1e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ec1e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ec1e.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Ballylumford 110kV GIS Substation Switchboard is being conducted by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (NIE Networks). This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically within the switchgear industry. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with key activities anticipated to start in August 2022. Interested parties must complete their registration through the Achilles Utilities Vendor Data Base (UVDB) by 29th November 2021 to participate. Bidders can submit proposals for either SF6 or non-SF6 solutions, and the estimated contract value is approximately £15.5 million. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-voltage electrical infrastructure, particularly those with capabilities in design, engineering, and switchgear procurement. Companies that qualify as Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or suppliers of 110kV GIS switchgear, with proven expertise in constructing HV GIS substations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Successful participation could lead to sustained business growth, given the long-term nature of the project, projected to span around three years. ## Notice NIE Networks intends to undertake a procurement process for the design, engineering, procurement, delivery, construction, installation, testing, commissioning and demolition of the following substation and cable works (the Works) associated with the new Ballylumford 110 kV GIS substation. The Works will include: * Enabling works, including diversion of HV cables. * Installation of new 110 kV GIS. * 110 kV cable circuits between new GIS and existing circuit connections. * Associated Substations HV, P&C, Communications, Civil & Structural and HV Cables works * Construction of a new switch house and auxiliary building. * Demolition of existing switch house * Remote end protection & control works NIE Networks is willing, subject to the terms of the procurement documents, to consider both SF6 and non SF6 solutions and shortlisted bidders will be permitted to submit a tender for one or both solution(s). The estimated contract value noted below represents the estimated potential contract value based on purchase of a SF6 solution. The above description of the requirements applies to both solutions, the only element that is different is the medium/gas used in the switchgear. Award of the contract will be made in compliance with the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 (as amended) ### Lot Information Lot 1 NIE Networks intends to undertake a procurement process for design, engineering, procurement, delivery, construction, installation, testing, commissioning and demolition of the following substation and cable works (the Works) associated with the new Ballylumford 110 kV GIS substation. The Works will include: * Enabling works, including diversion of HV cables * Installation of new 110 kV GIS * 110 kV cable circuits between new GIS and existing circuit connections * Associated Substations HV, P&C, Communications, Civil & Structural and HV Cables works. * Construction of a new switch house and auxiliary building. * Demolition of existing switch house * Remote end protection & control works NIE Networks is willing, subject to the terms of the procurement documents, to consider both SF6 and non SF6 solutions and shortlisted bidders will be permitted to submit a tender for one or both solution(s). The estimated contract value noted above represents the estimated potential value based on purchase of a SF6 solution. The above description of the requirements applies to both solutions, the only element that is different is the medium/gas used in the switchgear. It is currently anticipated that any contract awarded will commence in August 2022 and will be for the duration of the project (currently estimated at circa 3 years). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028869-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Nov 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 31214000 - Switchgear - 31214500 - Electric switchboards - 31214510 - Distribution switchboards - 31321300 - High-voltage cable - 32541000 - Switchboard equipment - 45232220 - Substation construction work - 45314120 - Installation of switchboards - 45315400 - High voltage installation work ## Release History - 18 Nov 2021 at 22:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028869-2021 - 14 Oct 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025777-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nienetworks.co.uk - https://www.achilles.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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