---
title: "Supply of 33kV Switchboard extension panels"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0676df"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-27"
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# Supply of 33kV Switchboard extension panels

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0676df

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## Summary

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited has completed a procurement process for the supply of 33kV Switchboard extension panels. The procurement was executed through a direct award due to technical reasons and urgency, with ABB Limited selected as the supplier. The initiative is classified under private utility regulations, following Northern Irish devolved regulations. These extension panels aim to enhance capacity for customer connections, network development, and system spares. The contract, valued at approximately £2.40 million, was awarded on 27th March 2026 and is scheduled for execution from 1st April 2026 to 27th June 2027. The project falls within the goods category, with delivery set for Northern Ireland.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in medium-voltage switchboards compatible with existing Original Equipment Manufacturer setups. While the direct award approach limits competition, suppliers with established relationships and technical compatibility with the buyer will find this contract appealing. Companies engaged in manufacturing and supplying electrical infrastructure components could explore collaborative avenues or future tender opportunities with Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited, leveraging potential expansions or follow-up contracts stemming from this procurement.

## Notice

In order to provide capacity for customer connections, network development projects, and to provide system spares, a direct award is required to source additional panels to extend existing 33kV Switchboards. Compatible extension panels are required from the existing Original Equipment Manufacturer. The value of this direct award is anticipated to be up to PS2.40 million.

### Procurement Information

In order to provide capacity for customer connections, network development projects, and to provide system spares, a direct award is required to source additional panels to extend existing 33kV Switchboards. Compatible extension panels are required from the existing Original Equipment Manufacturer. The value of this direct award is anticipated to be up to PS2.40 million.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028669-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 27 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,400,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | ABB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31214520 - Medium-voltage switchboards

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 15:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028669-2026
- 27 Mar 2026 at 15:33 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028663-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028669-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028663-2026
  27th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abb.com
- http://www.nienetworks.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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