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title: "Switchgear Retrofits"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056b5c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED"
published: "2025-08-01"
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# Switchgear Retrofits

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056b5c

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Switchgear Retrofits," is conducted by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited and involves the supply of various high-voltage switchgear parts and components for 11kV retrofits. The procurement process falls under the industry category of electrical apparatus, specifically concerned with parts of electric motors, generators, and transformers. The buying organisation, located in Belfast, United Kingdom, undertakes this procurement at the award stage, with the award process initiated on 1st August 2025. The contract is planned for completion between 2nd September 2025 and 31st August 2026. The procurement method used is a direct award, attributed to the necessity of purchasing from the original equipment manufacturer, Hawker Siddeley Switchgear Limited, ensuring compatibility for network asset replacement and development projects.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of electrical switchgear and related components, particularly those with experience in retrofitting and refurbishment of high-voltage systems. Suppliers like Hawker Siddeley Switchgear Limited, capable of providing specialised equipment under exclusive intellectual property and technical conditions, are well-suited to compete in this procurement. The process aligns with utility special regimes, focusing on asset renewal essential for sustained network performance, thus providing potential for businesses to engage in long-term partnerships with utility providers, driving business growth and establishing foothold in critical infrastructure projects.

## Notice

Various HV switchgear parts and components inclusive of CTs, VTs, CBs, control cubicles and switchgear frames, for C4X 11kV retrofits

### Procurement Information

Equipment required to extend and refurbish existing NIE Networks switchgear for asset replacement, network development and customer connection projects. Equipment is required to be purchased from HAWKER SIDDELEY SWITCHGEAR LIMITED as they are the OEM.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045271-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,957,596 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAWKER SIDDELEY SWITCHGEAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31160000 - Parts of electric motors, generators and transformers
- 31210000 - Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 13:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045271-2025
- 1 Aug 2025 at 12:35 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045234-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045271-2025
  1st August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045234-2025
  1st August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.BRUSH.EU
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nienetworks.co.uk/

## Provenance

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