Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
120 Malone Road,
Belfast,
BT9 5HT
Ruadhrai.OKane@nienetworks.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKN - Northern Ireland
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.6) Main activity
Electricity
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
C154 (2022) Supply of Pole and Ground Mounted Distribution Transformers
Reference number
C154 (2022)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The contracting entity intends to establish a framework arrangement under which it shall appoint economic operators to enter into separate framework agreements for the supply of pole mounted and ground mounted distribution transformers in two separate Lots:
Lot 1: The design, manufacture, testing and delivery of outdoor single phase and three phase pole mounted distribution transformers in the range 16kVA to 315kVA;
Lot 2: The design, manufacture, testing and delivery of three phase double wound ground mounted distribution transformers in the range 315kVA to 1250kVA.
Each framework agreement awarded will be for a period of 5 years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to 3 years, with a total potential duration of 8 years.
The contracting entity estimates that the total spend under the framework agreements could be up to £160 million. However, based on current requirements, the total spend is anticipated to be between £85 million and £125 million.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £160,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers
- 31170000 - Transformers
- 31174000 - Power supply transformers
- 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus
- 31213200 - Distribution transformers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1: The design, manufacture, testing and delivery of outdoor single phase and three phase pole mounted distribution transformers in the range 16kVA to 315kVA
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Each framework agreement awarded will be for a period of 5 years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to 3 years, with a total potential duration of 8 years.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers
- 31170000 - Transformers
- 31174000 - Power supply transformers
- 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus
- 31213200 - Distribution transformers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2: The design, manufacture, testing and delivery of three phase double wound ground mounted distribution transformers in the range 315kVA to 1250kVA
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Each framework agreement awarded will be for a period of 5 years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the contracting entity and subject to the terms of the framework agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to 3 years, with a total potential duration of 8 years.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-000005
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
C154 (2022)
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1: The design, manufacture, testing and delivery of outdoor single phase and three phase pole mounted distribution transformers in the range 16kVA to 315kVA
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 January 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Toshiba International (Europe) Ltd
2 New Street Square
London
EC4A 3BZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kyte Powertech Limited
Dublin Road
Cavan
H12 KV20
Country
Ireland
NUTS code
- IE0 - Ireland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hitachi Energy Ireland Limited
Liffey Valley Office Campus Block B, Dublin 22
Dublin
D22 X0Y3
Country
Ireland
NUTS code
- IE0 - Ireland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
C154 (2022)
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2: The design, manufacture, testing and delivery of three phase double wound ground mounted distribution transformers in the range 315kVA to 1250kVA
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 January 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Emirates Transformer and Switchgear Ltd
Jebel Ali Free Zone
Dubai
Country
United Arab Emirates
NUTS code
- AE - United Arab Emirates
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kyte Powertech Limited
Dublin Road
Cavan
H12 KV20
Country
Ireland
NUTS code
- IE0 - Ireland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Toshiba International (Europe) Ltd
2 New Street Square
London
EC4A 3BZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hitachi Energy Ireland Limited
Liffey Valley Office Campus Block B, Dublin 22
Dublin
D22 X0Y3
Country
Ireland
NUTS code
- IE0 - Ireland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
120 Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 5HT
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland
Royal Courts of Justice, Chichester Street
Belfast
BT1 3JF
Country
United Kingdom