--- title: "C373 (2023) Supply of Synthetic Ester Fluid for Transformers" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03bd73" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03bd73" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03bd73.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03bd73.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LTD" published: "2023-04-06" --- # C373 (2023) Supply of Synthetic Ester Fluid for Transformers Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03bd73 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03bd73) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03bd73.json) ## Summary The Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd, a contracting authority, has initiated a tender process titled "C373 (2023) Supply of Synthetic Ester Fluid for Transformers" in the petroleum, coal, and oil products industry category. The procurement involves the award of a framework agreement for the supply and delivery of synthetic ester insulating fluid for retrofitting existing transformers. The location is specified as Northern Ireland. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract value of £760,000. The tender deadline for submissions is May 12, 2023, with a second-stage invitation date set for June 27, 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to be awarded a framework agreement for the supply of synthetic ester fluid for transformers. Companies specializing in electrical insulating oils and technical services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contracting entity, Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ltd, has outlined submission criteria and a contractual period of potentially up to five years, allowing for continuity and growth for successful economic operators. The procurement method entails a selective process, providing a structured approach for interested suppliers to engage with the contracting authority in a negotiated procedure with prior competition. ## Notice The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award a framework agreement for the supply and delivery of 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of this procurement exercise is to award a framework agreement for the supply and delivery of 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. Options: The Contracting Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint an Economic Operator to enter into a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Synthetic Ester Fluid for Transformers. The 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/010227-2023 | | 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 | 6 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 12 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £760,000 | | Lots value | £760,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 09200000 - Petroleum, coal and oil products - 09211640 - Electrical insulating oils - 71356000 - Technical services ## Release History - 6 Apr 2023 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010227-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nienetworks.co.uk - https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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