---
title: "C345 - Supply of 33kV Switchboards"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0422b2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED"
published: "2025-09-05"
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# C345 - Supply of 33kV Switchboards

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0422b2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited, acting as the buying organisation for the tender titled "C345 - Supply of 33kV Switchboards." This process falls under the goods category in the industry of medium-voltage switchboards, specifically for use within Northern Ireland. The procurement process is currently in the contract update stage, having reached its most recent award update on December 8, 2023. The framework contract covers a five-year period, with an option for a two-year extension, indicating the continuing need for high-quality, reliable supply of 33kV switchboards to meet both internal and customer demands. Siemens PLC is the current supplier engaged in delivering the required switchgear to maintain operational efficiency across the NIE Networks distribution system. The procurement method uses a tendering process that follows the legal basis established by the EU directives.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of medium-voltage switchgear, particularly those capable of supplying advanced, reliable products that can meet evolving standards, such as non-SF6 33kV Switchboards, set to be included in the future procurement process commencing in 2024. Large and well-established electrical equipment manufacturers, particularly those experienced in long-term framework contracts and rapid response to unforeseen demand increases, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Moreover, companies aiming to establish or expand their presence in Northern Ireland's energy sector could benefit from the strategic partnerships and stable demand associated with working with a principal energy utility like Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of 33kV metal-enclosed, indoor switchgear for use on NIE Networks distribution system. This framework contract is for five years with an option for a two year extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054236-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,320,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | SIEMENS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31214520 - Medium-voltage switchboards

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2025 at 11:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054236-2025
- 8 Dec 2023 at 11:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036186-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:214265-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.nienetworks.co.uk

## Provenance

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