---
title: "Supply of Substation Busbar, Stranded Conductor and Clamps"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03013e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED"
published: "2021-12-14"
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# Supply of Substation Busbar, Stranded Conductor and Clamps

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03013e

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited, concerns the supply of substation busbar, stranded conductor, and clamps under the title "Supply of Substation Busbar, Stranded Conductor and Clamps." Categorised within the goods industry, this tender targets projects involving 275kV, 110kV, and 33kV substations located throughout Northern Ireland. The procurement method employed was selective, featuring a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. This contract was signed on 17 November 2021 and has been awarded to Connectors and Switchgear Limited, with a total value of £1,536,000. The contract is active and includes options for extension up to a maximum of eight years.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of electrical equipment and components, particularly SMEs specialising in substation infrastructure and related services. Companies that can demonstrate high-quality products aligned with the technical needs expressed by the buyer and competitive pricing strategies are well-positioned to participate in similar tenders. Given the long-term nature of the contract and the expertise required, businesses that can ensure reliability and efficient service delivery, especially those with experience in large-scale electrical projects, will find significant potential for growth by engaging with such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award a framework agreement for the supply of substation busbar, stranded conductor and clamps for the construction of 275kV, 110kV and 33kV substation projects and any other related ad hoc projects.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of substation busbar, stranded conductor and clamps for the construction of 275kV, 110kV and 33kV substation projects are required as per NIE Networks capital investment programme.

Options: This contract is for a period of 5 years with the option to extend, for up to a further 3 years (potential 8 years in total).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031175-2021 |
| 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 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 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 | £1,536,000 |

## 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 | CONNECTORS AND SWITCHGEAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31218000 - Busbars
- 31682540 - Substation equipment

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031175-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nienetworks.co.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:197168-2015:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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