---
title: "C313 Supply of distribution metal cladding units for 11kV unit substations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c2a6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED"
published: "2024-12-05"
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# C313 Supply of distribution metal cladding units for 11kV unit substations

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c2a6

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## Summary

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited (NIE Networks) has awarded a contract for the supply of distribution metal cladding units for 11kV unit substations. This project falls under the "Structural shell work" industry category (CPV code: 45223220) and is classified as a works procurement. Primarily located in Northern Ireland (region: UKN), the contract began on 5th December 2017 and includes a notable extension to ensure the continued supply of vital materials until the initiation of a new procurement process. The vendor for this award is B&S Group Ltd. The contract period is 8 years with a potential additional 12-month extension, highlighting a long-term engagement opportunity.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for companies involved in manufacturing and delivering steel cladding for electrical substations. Businesses with capabilities in providing robust structural shell work are well-positioned to compete, especially those with established operations in the UK. The scale and duration of the project provide a steady workflow and potential for long-term collaboration with NIE Networks, thus benefitting large-scale suppliers like B&S Group Ltd. Companies with a track record in similar works should consider engaging with upcoming renewal procurement processes to capitalise on these opportunities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract consists of NIE Networks requirements for Distribution Metal Cladding Units for 11kV Substations for NIE Networks. The scope of the manufacture and delivery of steel cladding for ESI type substations up to 1250kVA. The cladding shall be supplied in kit form, suitable for erection by NIE personnel on level concrete foundations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039279-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,656,000 |

## 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 5UB |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Stranmillis |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | B&S GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45223220 - Structural shell work

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 15:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039279-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:496862-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.nienetworks.co.uk

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