---
title: "T321 2023 Ballylumford 110kV GIS Switchboard"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0416e1"
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buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED"
published: "2025-03-31"
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# T321 2023 Ballylumford 110kV GIS Switchboard

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0416e1

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited is actively seeking tenders for the design, engineering, procurement, delivery, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of a new 110kV GIS substation at Ballylumford, Northern Ireland. This procurement falls under the substation construction work category within the electricity industry, and it is to replace outdated switchgear from 1966 to ensure reliable operation and support the Northern Ireland Transmission Grid. The tender process commenced on 8 November 2023 and includes key dates such as the tender period ending on 20 December 2023 and the invitation to the second stage beginning on 14 February 2024. The procurement method specified is a selective, negotiated procedure with prior call for competition.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in heavy electrical engineering, substation construction, and high-voltage installation work. The project’s significant budget of £35.5 million is indicative of the scope and importance of the works required. Companies with expertise in switchgear manufacturing, high-voltage cable installation, and the construction of substations and related civil works would be well-positioned to compete for this lucrative contract. Successful completion of this project could lead to further opportunities within the Northern Ireland Electricity Networks and similar organisations.

## Notice

Ballylumford Substation is a critical transmission node on the network enabling access for conventional generation and the Moyle Interconnector to the Northern Ireland Transmission Grid. The 110kV indoor AIS switchgear located at Ballylumford was manufactured in 1966 and has been highlighted for replacement based on asset condition. This procurement was for design, engineering, procurement, delivery, construction, installation, testing and commissioning of a new 110Kv GIS substation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement was for design, engineering, procurement, delivery, construction, installation, testing and commissioning of a new 110Kv GIS substation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012081-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,500,000 |
| Lots value | £35,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 31214000 - Switchgear
- 31214500 - Electric switchboards
- 31214510 - Distribution switchboards
- 31321300 - High-voltage cable
- 32541000 - Switchboard equipment
- 45232220 - Substation construction work
- 45314120 - Installation of switchboards
- 45315400 - High voltage installation work

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2025 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012081-2025
- 8 Nov 2023 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033099-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nienetworks.co.uk
- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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