---
title: "Provision of HV Generation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066dfc"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066dfc.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-18"
---

# Provision of HV Generation

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066dfc

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## Summary

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited has awarded a contract for the provision of high voltage (HV) generation to ensure continuity of supply for its customers. The contract was directly awarded under the special circumstances clause, due to extreme and unavoidable urgency, as outlined in Clause 41 of the UK Procurement Act 2023. This procurement falls under the utilities category and is governed by the Northern Irish devolved regulations. The contract, valued at £700,000, is scheduled to commence on 18th March 2026 and will end on 17th July 2026. The supplier identified for this contract is Generator Power Ltd, located in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in electricity generation and related fields, particularly those with capabilities in HV generation. Consumers in the Northern Ireland region stand to benefit, and the contract underscores the need for reliable and responsive suppliers capable of delivering essential electrical infrastructure promptly. Large enterprises specialising in generators, and those experienced in handling urgent supply demands under special utility regulations, are well-positioned to explore similar contracts to leverage growth and expand regional operations.

## Notice

There was a requirement to install HV generation at a specific site for a number of months to ensure continuity of supply for customers.

### Procurement Information

The justification for this STA is reliance upon Clause 41 "Direct Award in Special Cases" of the Procurement Act 2023, Schedule 5. Where the goods to be supplied are strictly necessary for reasons of extreme and unavoidable urgency, and as a result the contract cannot be awarded on the basis of a competitive tendering procedure. The urgency is unavoidable as it is not attributable to any act or omission of NIE Networks and could not have been foreseen by NIE Networks. The Direct Award is required to ensure that continuity of supply for a large number of customers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024763-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| 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 | GENERATOR POWER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31120000 - Generators

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 15:38 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024763-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024763-2026
  18th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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