Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
120 Malone Road,
Belfast,
BT9 5HT
Contact
Ruadhrai O'Kane
Ruadhrai.OKane@nienetworks.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN - Northern Ireland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
C107 Supply of Wood poles, Baulks and Plugs
Reference number
C107
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 44212224 - Poles for carrying overhead lines
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
C107 Supply of Wood poles, Baulks and Plugs
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 44212225 - Poles
- 44212226 - Electricity poles
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 at the time of conclusion of the contract:
This framework is for the manufacture and supply of wood poles, baulks and plugs for use on the NIE Networks distribution system. The framework is for 5 years with the option to extend by 2 years at the discretion of NIE Networks.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
84
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.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Contract award notice concerning this contract
Notice number: 2017/S 073-140898
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
C107
Title
C107 Supply of Wood poles, Baulks and Plugs
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:
1 March 2017
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Calders and Grandidge
194 London Road
Boston
PE21 7HJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Rundvirke Poles AB
Box 76, Dalarnas Län
Ludvika
SE-771 22
Country
Sweden
NUTS code
- SE - Sweden
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (at the time of conclusion of the contract;excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: £24,600,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Limited
120 Malone Road
Belfast
BT1 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
Section seven: Modifications to the contract/concession
seven.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
seven.1.1) Main CPV code
- 44212224 - Poles for carrying overhead lines
seven.1.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 44212225 - Poles
- 44212226 - Electricity poles
seven.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
seven.1.4) Description of the procurement:
This framework is for the manufacture and supply of wood poles, baulks and plugs for use on the NIE Networks distribution system. The framework has been in place for seven years and will be extended by a further 24 months.
seven.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
108
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
NIE Networks requires to extend the duration of the existing framework agreements with its incumbent suppliers by 24 months to ensure the continued supply of wood poles and baulks until the award of a new procurement process. This procurement process will commence imminently.
seven.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession:
£41,000,000
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Calders and Grandidge
194 London Road,
Boston
PE21 7HJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Rundvirke Poles AB
Box 76, Dalarnas Län
Ludvika
SE-771 22
Country
Sweden
NUTS code
- SE - Sweden
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
seven.2) Information about modifications
seven.2.1) Description of the modifications
Nature and extent of the modifications (with indication of possible earlier changes to the contract):
NIE Networks requires to extend the duration of the existing framework agreements with its incumbent suppliers by 24 months to ensure the continued supply of wood poles and baulks until the award of a new procurement process. This procurement process will commence imminently. This extension will allow NIE Networks to continue to place orders to suppliers in advance of the tree felling season in 2025 which will facilitate NIE Networks’ supply arrangements up to September 2026.
seven.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee.
Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances:
NIE Networks requires to extend the duration of the existing framework agreements with its incumbent suppliers by 24 months to ensure the continued supply of wood poles and baulks until the award of a new procurement process. This procurement process will commence imminently. This extension will allow NIE Networks to continue to place orders to suppliers in advance of the tree felling season in 2025 which will facilitate NIE Networks’ supply arrangements up to September 2026.
seven.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications, price adaptions and average inflation)
Value excluding VAT: £24,600,000
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: £41,000,000