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title: "Supply and installation of Non-SF6 Indoor 11/6.6kV Retro-Fit Circuit Breakers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e1e7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED"
published: "2025-03-14"
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# Supply and installation of Non-SF6 Indoor 11/6.6kV Retro-Fit Circuit Breakers

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e1e7

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## Summary

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited has completed the procurement process for the supply and installation of Non-SF6 Indoor 11/6.6kV Retro-Fit Circuit Breakers, classified under the industry category of electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits. This contract, valued at £1,094,000 GBP, covers goods procurement and was awarded through a limited procurement method due to the absence of competition for technical reasons and extreme urgency. The procurement stage is complete, and the contracted work will be implemented in Northern Ireland.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical apparatus and circuit protection solutions, especially those with expertise in retro-fitting circuit breakers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a proven track record in supplying similar electrical equipment and services may find this tender particularly suitable, given the direct award without prior publication of a call for competition. The awarded supplier, RPS Switchgear Ltd, showcases the calibre of business well-suited to such contracts, providing a benchmark for others in the industry.

## Notice

Award of supply and installation of Non-SF6 Indoor 11/6.6kV Retro-Fit Circuit Breakers and as associated under a Direct Award

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of supply and installation of Non-SF6 Indoor 11/6.6kV Retro-Fit Circuit Breakers and as associated under a Direct Award. Additional information: In order to maintain existing operations in respect of the existing equipment which the manufacturer is required to complete, a competitive procurement exercise to source this application from another vendor is not possible as no other vendor is available.

### Procurement Information

In order to maintain existing operations in respect of the existing equipment which the manufacturer is required to complete, a competitive procurement exercise to source this application from another vendor is not possible as no other vendor is available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009378-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,094,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | RPS SWITCHGEAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31210000 - Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2025 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009378-2025
- 14 Feb 2025 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005154-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nienetworks.co.uk

## Provenance

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