--- title: "Global Tender for National Grid Power Transformers" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03921c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03921c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03921c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03921c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED" published: "2022-12-16" --- # Global Tender for National Grid Power Transformers Buyer: NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03921c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03921c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03921c.json) ## Summary The National Grid is seeking suppliers for a global tender to provide power transformers for various networks in the UK and US. The procurement stage is active, with a closing date for tender submissions on January 13, 2023. This opportunity falls under the goods category, with a total contract value of £440,000,000 GBP. This tender offers lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing, testing, delivery, and installation of power transformers. Companies specializing in high voltage transformers, shunt reactors, and other related equipment are well-suited to compete. The procurement process involves selective methods with a framework agreement allowing for a maximum of 999 participants, creating a competitive yet lucrative business environment. ## Notice 5 frameworks for the supply and/or installation and/or commissioning of power transformers for National Grid comprising: - UK electricity transmission networks across England and Wales - UK electricity distribution networks across the East Midlands, West Midlands, Wales and South West of England - US electricity transmission and distribution across New York State and New England. Lots 1, 2 , 3 and 4 will be awarded as individual framework agreements, and lots 5 - 7 under one framework agreement. ### Lot Information UK High Voltage Transmission Transformers and Shunt Reactors The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of one or multiple of the following: 400kV (BIL 1425kV) - Transformers to 1100MVA - Shunt Reactors to 200MVAr 275kv (BIL 1050kV) - Transformers to 240MVA - Shunt Reactors to 100MVAr Renewal: At the end of the initial 60 month period, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods. UK Medium Voltage: Tertiary Connected Transformers The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of: Tertiary Transformers : 33kV (BIL 170kV) to 60MVA including physical short circuit testing without concession to IEC specification Renewal: At the end of the initial 60 month term, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods. UK Distribution Bulk Supply Transformers The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of bulk supply transformers: 132kV (BIL 650kV) upto 90MVA Renewal: At the end of the initial 60 month term, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods. UK Distribution Primary Transformers The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of UK Primary Transformers: 66kV & 33kV CER - 66kV (BIL 325kV) upto 40MVA - 33kV (BIL 170kV) upto 40MVA 33kV CMR (5MVA) - 33kV (BIL (170kV) 5MVA upratable to 6.25MVA Renewal: At the end initial 60 month term, options for extending for a maximum period of 36 months in one or more renewal periods. US High Voltage Primary Transformers UVDB Code 1.07.2700 (less than 10 MVA) The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of US High Voltage power Transformers rated 230kV and above: * Large power transformers with 268.8/358/448 (AUTO) MVA size * Large power transformers with 330/440/550 MVA size Renewal: At the end of the initial 60 month term, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods. Options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods. The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of US Medium Voltage Transformers rated 65kV - 115kV, 15 MVA base - 100 MVA : * MV Tx 24/32/40 MVA * MV Tx 30/40/50 MVA * MV Tx 33/44/55 MVA Renewal: At the end of the initial 60 month term, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods. Lot 7 US Low Voltage (less than 10MVA) Transformers The manufacture, testing, delivery, install and Stage 1 commissioning (commissioned to pre-energisation) of Low Voltage Power Transformers rated below 69kV 15MVA base: * Small Tx 3.75/4.687 MVA * Small Tx 7.5/9.375 MVA * Small Tx 10/12.5 MVA * Small Tx 12/16/20 MVA Renewal: At the end of the initial 60 month period, options for extending for a maximum of 36 months in one or more renewal periods. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035733-2022 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £440,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED | | Additional buyers | NATIONAL GRID USA SERVICE COMPANY, INC | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC2N 5EH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31170000 - Transformers - 31174000 - Power supply transformers ## Release History - 16 Dec 2022 at 15:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035733-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ariba.com - http://www.nationalgrid.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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