--- title: "C334 (2023) Supply of Reclaimed & New Electrical Insulating Oil and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037e25" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037e25" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037e25.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037e25.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LTD" published: "2023-12-27" --- # C334 (2023) Supply of Reclaimed & New Electrical Insulating Oil and Associated Services Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037e25 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037e25) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037e25.json) ## Summary The Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd has awarded contracts for the Supply of Reclaimed & New Electrical Insulating Oil and Associated Services under various lots, including Management and Recovery of Insulating Oil, Oil Processing Services, and Provision of Transformer & Cable Oil Analysis. These contracts are for services related to the supply of electrical insulating oil in Northern Ireland. The procurement process involved a selective negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 1st December 2023. This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the technical services and environmental services sectors to compete for contracts related to the supply of electrical insulating oil. Businesses involved in the management and recovery of insulating oil, oil processing services, and oil analysis would be well-suited to bid for these contracts. The Framework Arrangement allows for the extension of contracts for up to five years, presenting a long-term opportunity for business growth and collaboration with the Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd. ## Notice The Contracting Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint Economic Operators to enter into separate Framework Agreements for the Supply of Reclaimed & New Electrical Insulating Oil and Associated services across a number of separate lots. Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) 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 two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five (5) years. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Management and Recovery of Insulating Oil includes supply of switch gear and transformer oil The supply and delivery of reclaimed and unused mineral insulating oil and removal from site of PCB-contaminated oil Options: The Contracting Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint Economic Operators to enter into separate Framework Agreements for the Supply of Reclaimed & New Electrical Insulating Oil and Associated services across a number of separate lots. Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) 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 two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five (5) years. Lot 2 - Supply of Cable Oil to BS60867 The supply and delivery, to sites within the Northern Ireland Electricity Networks area of supply, of Synthetic Hydrocarbon Insulating Oil for use in Oil-Filled Pressure-Assisted Cables operating up to 275kV. Options: The Contracting Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint Economic Operators to enter into separate Framework Agreements for the Supply of Reclaimed & New Electrical Insulating Oil and Associated services across a number of separate lots. Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) 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 two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five (5) years Lot 3 - Supply of Transformer Synthetic Ester Fluid NIE Networks requires synthetic ester insulating fluid to facilitate retro-filling of existing free breathing transformers on the 11 & 6.6 kV network. The transformers range in size from 200 kVA to 1000 kVA with a fluid requirement by weight of 400 to 800kgs. The transformers will be drained of the existing mineral insulating oil and refilled on site with synthetic ester insulating fluid, as required. NIE Networks will request delivery to NIE Networks Stores (Ballymena, Craigavon and Silverwood Workshop) of various quantities of Synthetic Ester Fluid in drums (205 L) or bulk delivery to site depending on the extent of works being carried out onsite Options: The Contracting Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint Economic Operators to enter into separate Framework Agreements for the Supply of Reclaimed & New Electrical Insulating Oil and Associated services across a number of separate lots. Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) 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 two (2)years, with a total potential duration of five (5) years. Lot 4 - Oil Processing Services (BS148) and Site Processing On site filtering of new or existing oil within a transformer. The supplier shall test the oil before and after site processing to ensure that the gas and moisture in the oil has been reduced to a suitable level. Onsite regeneration of existing oil with elevated levels of acidity. The supplier shall test the oil before and after site regeneration to ensure that the gas, moisture and acidity in the oil has been reduced to a suitable level Options: The Contracting Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint Economic Operators to enter into separate Framework Agreements for the Supply of Reclaimed & New Electrical Insulating Oil and Associated services across a number of separate lots. Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) 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 two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five (5) years. Lot 5 - Supply of Tankers and Recovery of Drums Supply of oil tankers for the purposes of site storage during removal of oil from transformers for the purposes of inspection or repair or associated with Lot 2 above. This will require the supplier to transport the necessary equipment to site including all transport costs (inc.accommodation, subsistence and ferry's). Options: The Contracting Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint Economic Operators to enter into separate Framework Agreements for the Supply of Reclaimed & New Electrical Insulating Oil and Associated services across a number of separate lots. Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) 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 two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five (5) years Lot 6 - Site Operation Services Provision of experienced/trained personnel to facilitate on site operation of the NIE Networks Filterall oil processing plant inclusive of all travel costs (inclusive of accommodation, subsistence and ferry's). Options: The Contracting Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint Economic Operators to enter into separate Framework Agreements for the Supply of Reclaimed & New Electrical Insulating Oil and Associated services across a number of separate lots. Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) 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 two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five (5) years. Lot 7 - Provision of Transformer & Cable Oil Analysis The testing and analysis of oil samples taken from transformers and cables on NIE Networks Transmission and Distribution Network. It will involve the collection and delivery of samples, carrying out the various tests as specified and analysing this data and reporting the results back to NIE Networks. Provision of required sample bottles, carrying cases and as requested, buchholz gas sample vessels. The testing and analysis of Synthetic Ester Fluid from transformers and silicon fluids from cable terminations as required. Options: The Contracting Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint Economic Operators to enter into separate Framework Agreements for the Supply of Reclaimed & New Electrical Insulating Oil and Associated services across a number of separate lots. Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of three (3) 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 two (2) years, with a total potential duration of five (5) years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037945-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Dec 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,285,000 | | Lots value | £5,284,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £4,147,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LTD | | 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | HALTERMANN CARLESS (UK; T.E. LABORATORIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 24 - Chemical products - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 09200000 - Petroleum, coal and oil products - 09211640 - Electrical insulating oils - 24950000 - Specialised chemical products - 24951100 - Lubricants - 31214000 - Switchgear - 34133100 - Tankers - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71314100 - Electrical services - 71356000 - Technical services - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71620000 - Analysis services - 90523000 - Toxic waste disposal services except radioactive waste and contaminated soil - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 27 Dec 2023 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037945-2023 - 1 Nov 2022 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030844-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nienetworks.co.uk - https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk - https://e-sourcingni.bravosolutions.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037e25. 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