---
title: "C368 (2020) Supply of Earthing and Auxiliary Transformers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0594d4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED"
published: "2025-09-05"
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# C368 (2020) Supply of Earthing and Auxiliary Transformers

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0594d4

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited focuses on the supply of earthing and auxiliary transformers for its transmission network. This tender, titled "C368 (2020) Supply of Earthing and Auxiliary Transformers," is classified under the "Transformers" industry category with a CPV code of 31170000, and is located in Northern Ireland. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, with the contract active as of 2020. This contract, with a significant value of £2.98 million, is set for a five-year period, with a possible extension of up to three additional years subject to performance reviews. The contract reflects an increased scope due to unforeseen volume demands. The primary contractor, IST Power Ltd, is tasked with fulfilling the supply requirements within the specified duration.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in electrical transformers and related technologies, particularly those with the capability to scale operations to meet increased demands. Companies with a strong track record in supplying similar goods could find substantial growth opportunities by engaging in this procurement process. The flexibility of extending the contract up to three additional years further enhances potential business stability and growth. SMEs like IST Power Ltd are already benefiting, highlighting the tender's accessibility to smaller, yet capable, firms. This procurement aligns well with businesses aiming to expand their footprint within Northern Ireland's utility infrastructure sector.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of earthing and auxiliary transformers for the NIE Networks transmission network for a period of 5 years subject to satisfactory performance review, with an option, entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity, to extend up to a 3-year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054246-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,980,000 |

## 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | NORTHERNIREL AND |
| Country | Not specified |
| 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 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IST POWER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31170000 - Transformers

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2025 at 11:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054246-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nienetworks.co.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:366642-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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