---
title: "C364 (2021) 275kV Circuit Breakers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ec21"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED"
published: "2021-10-14"
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# C364 (2021) 275kV Circuit Breakers

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ec21

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of 275kV Circuit Breakers is being carried out by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited, with the tender titled "C364 (2021) 275kV Circuit Breakers." This contract falls under the goods category, specifically within the switchgear industry, and is located in Northern Ireland. Currently in the award stage, the contract was signed on 11th October 2021 and entails a primary commitment of five years, with an optional extension of up to three additional years, based upon satisfactory performance reviews. The procurement method employed for this process was a selective method through a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the electrical equipment and manufacturing sectors, particularly those capable of supplying high-voltage switchgear products. Companies that can meet the rigorous technical specifications and provide competitive pricing will be ideally positioned to compete for this lucrative long-term contract. Moreover, the framework agreement allows suppliers to establish a sustained partnership with the contracting authority, fostering potential for additional contracts throughout the eight-year duration.

## Notice

The supply of 275kV Circuit Breakers for the NIE distribution and transmission 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 up to a three year period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Five year framework for the Supply of 275kV Circuit Breakers with option to extend up to a further three year period.

Options: Each 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/025780-2021 |
| 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 | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 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 | £2,432,000 |

## 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 | HITACHI ABB POWER GRIDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31214000 - Switchgear

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025780-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nienetworks.co.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:433354-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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